Encasements for an electronic device having a biometric scanner.

(54) Title: COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT HAS A BIOMETRIC SCANNER. (54) Title: ENCASEMENTS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A BIOMETRIC SCANNER.

(57) Summary

This description generally relates to an apparatus for holding an electronic device, as well as methods of using the device for the purpose of doing the same. In several cases, the electronic device includes a housing that includes upper and lower members, and that has a membrane region configured to facilitate interaction with a biometric scanner on the electronic device. In certain cases, the housing for the electronic device is suitable to protect the device from one or more of impact, liquid, dust, snow, and the like. The electronic device can be any suitable electronic device, such as a computer, mobile computer, notebook computer, tablet computer, telephone, personal digital assistant, or the like.

(57) Abstract

This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining an electronic device as well as for methods for using the device for the purpose of doing the same, ln various instances, the electronic device ineludes a housing including top and bottom members, and having a membrane region configured to facilitate interaction with a biometric scanner on the electronic device. ln certain instances, the housing for the electronic device is adapted for protecting the device from one or more of shock, liquid, dust, snow, and the like. The electronic device may be any suitable electronic device, such as a Computer, mobile Computer, notebook Computer, tablet Computer, telephone, personal digital assistant, or the like.

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PATENT TITLE NO. 342133 _SE_

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Mexican Institute of Industrial Property

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Owner (s): TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC.

Address: 15110 Avenue of Science, San Diego, California, 92128, USA

Name: COVERS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT HAS A BIOMETRIC SCANNER.

Classification: IC.8: A45F3 / 14; A45F5 / 00; B65D85 / 00; G06F1 / 16; H05K5 / 02

Inventor (s): GARY RAYNER

Number:

MX / a / 2015/008923

Country:

REQUEST

International filing date:

January 2014

PRIORITY

Date: Number:

US

US February 2013 March 15, 2013

61/759,972

61/794,019

Validity: Twenty years

Expiration Date: January 31, 2034

The reference patent is granted based on articles 1, 2 fraction V, 6 fraction III, and 59 of the Law of Industrial Propalad.

In accordance with article 23 of the Industrial Property Law, this patent has a validity of twenty unextendable years, counted from the date of filing of the international application and will be subject to the payment of the fee to maintain the rights in force.

Who subscribes to this title does so based on the provisions of articles 6 * factions lll and 7 ° bis 2 of the Industrial Property Law (Official Otario of the Federation (DOF) 06/27/1991, amended on 02M / 1SM, 10/25/1996, 12/26/1997, 05/17/1999, 01/26/2004, 06/16/2005, 01/25/2006, 06/05/2009, 06/01/2010, 06/18/2010, 06/28/2010, 07/01/2012 and 04/09/2012), articles 1, 3, section V, subsection a), 4 “and 12 ° fractions I and lll of the Regulation of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (DOF 14/12/1998, amended on 07/01/2002, 07/15/2004, 07/28/2004 and 07/09/2004 / 2007); Articles 1, 3, 4, 5 · section V, subsection a), 16 sections I and lll and 30 of the Organic Statute of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (DOF 12/27/1999, amended on 10/10/2002 . 07/29/2004, 08/04/2004 and 09/13/2007), 1st, 3rd and 5th subsection a) of the Agreement that delegates powers to the Deputy Directors General, Coordinator, Divisional Directors, Office Holders Regional, Divisional Deputy Directors, Departmental Coordinators and other subordinates of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property. (DOF 12/15/1999, amended on 02/04/2000, 07/29/2004, 08/04/2004 and 09/13/2007).

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Arenal No. 550 ·. 1st floor.

Coi. Santa María Tepepan town. Xochimiico. C P. 16020,

Mexico City

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Issue Date: September 14, 2016

DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR OF PATENTS

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NAHANNY CANAL REYES

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MX / 2016/74564

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COVERS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

WHAT A BIOMETRIC SCANNER HAS CROSSED REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS

This application claims priority to United States provisional application Serial No. 61 / 759,972, filed on February 1, 2013, and to United States provisional application Serial No. 61 / 794,019, filed on March 15, 2013 , all of which are incorporated by reference herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This description generally refers to an apparatus for holding an electronic device, as well as methods of using the device to do the same. In several cases, the electronic device includes a housing or frame and the retention device is adapted to interface with the housing of the electronic device. The housing can be a separate unit from the electronic device or part of the electronic device itself. In several cases, the housing is a separate unit from the electronic device, within which the electronic device fits. In certain cases, the housing for the electronic device is adapted to protect the device from one or more of impact, liquid, dust, snow and the like. The electronic device may be any suitable electronic device, such as a computer, a mobile computer, a laptop, a tablet, a telephone, a personal digital assistant, or the like.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION⁰⁰⁵™^

Electronic devices are well known and widely used. For example, mobile computers, tablets, telephones, personal digital assistants and the like are electronic devices that are capable of receiving input values, calculating data related to such input values, and generating output values ​​thereof. These data can be important to maximize the efficiency and / or enjoyment of a person when they participate in the different activities of daily life.

Therefore, such electronic devices that are capable of collecting, compiling and generating such data are also important in order to maximize the efficiency and / or enjoyment of a person when they participate in the different activities of daily life.

However, to participate in these various activities, said electronic devices may be exposed to conditions such as rain, dirt, dust, mud, snow and water (in all its forms) that can be harmful to these electronic devices. In addition, the typical housings that cover the components of these electronic devices are fragile or may otherwise break and may be damaged by abuse and / or other improper handling, such as dropping. Therefore, it is useful to have a housing within which an electronic device can be housed, or the components of the same that must be protected to protect them from inclement, mistreatment and / or improper handling. Therefore, the housing of the electronic device itself may be rugged, or a separate housing designed to house the electronic device may be provided to protect the electronic device, or its components, from such damage. Such a housing is provided in US Patent No. 8,342,325, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

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An unfortunate circumstance of housing the electronic device itself and / or providing a separate protective housing thereto is that the size of the electronic device increases, making transportation of the device more complicated. Consequently, on the one hand, offering protection against the environment to such electronic devices allows them to be used in situations where fear of breaking would prevent their use; however, this protection makes its transportation more difficult and therefore reduces its possibility of use. That is why there is a need in the art for a mechanism by which such portable electronic devices can be protected while being easily transported. Furthermore, it would be useful to develop a transport mechanism that increases the usability of these electronic devices during transport.

The present description is directed to an apparatus and a system for more easily transporting a housing of an object, such as a device and / or its components, as well as the methods for the use thereof, so as to offer protection for both the device adverse environmental conditions, inclement weather, mishandling and / or damage, such as contact with a fluid such as water, to increase its usability when transported.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, a device or a system of devices is provided to protect, retain, and / or transport an object, such as a device, for example, an electronic device. In its most basic form, the device may be an adapter, said adapter configured to retain an electronic device and / or an electronic device that has been housed in a housing such as a rugged housing. The retention adapter can be adapted as well

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those in different ways to be transported in a multiplicity of ways.

Therefore, in one example, an adapter is provided to hold an electronic device. The adapter includes an elongated member having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the member of which is delimited by a perimeter portion. The elongated member is configured to interface with a surface of an electronic device or with a housing that is capable of housing the same, for example, a front or rear surface of an electronic device or a housing, such as a sturdy housing, for the same. One or both of the elongate member or the perimeter portion are configured to support the electronic device while it is within the adapter.

The adapter further includes at least one clamping mechanism that is configured to removably retain the electronic device within the adapter. Any clamping mechanism can be employed, provided that such a clamping mechanism is capable of interacting with a portion of the electronic device, and / or a housing thereof, as well as the adapter such that by such interaction the electronic device is retained in the adapter. The clamping mechanism can be placed anywhere along the adapter and, in some cases, is located along the perimeter portion, such as one or both proximal and / or distal portions of the elongate member.

The object to be retained can be any suitable object capable of being retained within said adapter. In certain cases, the object is a device, such as an electronic device. Suitable electronic devices may include one or more than one mobile computing device, such as a personal computer, a laptop, a tablet, an electronic reader, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant, and other such electronic devices and / or a combination of the same. In certain cases, the object is a housing configured to house a device, such as an electronic device.

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Gone to maintain an electronic device itself, or a housing within which an electronic device is to be housed, such as a sturdy housing. For the sake of clarity and for ease of reference, the following description will be described with reference to the configuration of the adapter to retain a housing, said housing adapted to house the electronic device. However, it should be understood that the adapter can be easily adapted to interface directly with the electronic device itself, and not by means of a housing for said electronic device.

Therefore, in various embodiments, one or more of the aforementioned electronic devices may be provided in connection with an enclosure, such as a waterproof and / or shockproof enclosure, such as that described in US Patent Publication No. 2012/0118773, the contents of which are incorporated by reference in this document for all purposes. In such modalities, the adapter can be configured to interact with and retain the housing, said housing houses the electronic device, This housing, therefore, can be configured such that the electronic device can be installed within the housing, in order to be protected by it, and the adapter can be configured to receive and retain the housing in it.

In certain cases, therefore, the adapter may include one or more support elements, such as along a perimeter portion of the adapter, where the support members are configured to support and / or retain the housing and / or or electronic device inside the adapter. One or more support elements may be provided such as along one or more perimeter edges and / or corners. For example, in certain embodiments, two support elements may be provided, such as at the corners of the distal portion of the elongated member, and / or two support elements may be provided, such as at the corners a proximal portion of the elongate member. Otherwise, one or lAálMldiis Jb

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The support element may have any suitable configuration insofar as it is capable of interacting with a housing and / or electronic device and to hold and / or retain the housing within the adapter. For example, in certain cases, the support element may be configured as a cavity or a fixed stop. For example, in certain cases, a plurality of support members may be provided, such as in the proximal and / or distal corners of the adapter, where some of the support members are configured as a cavity, as in the distal corners, and some of the support members are configured as fixed stops, as in the proximal corners. Additional or alternative support members may also be provided, such as along one or more of the side edges of the adapter.

In certain modes, the adapter is configured to receive a utility accessory. For example, the adapter can be adapted to be attached to a utility member, such as a belt clip, a bicycle clip, a bracelet, a universal mount, a vehicle mount system, a windshield mount system , an external or internal battery charging system, a solar panel system, an external speaker system and the like. For example, a portion of the adapter may be configured to removably or not be attached to one or more of the utility members, the coupling of which converts the adapter into one or more accessories for use with an electronic device, more specifically for use in transportation and / or use of an electronic device during transport. In certain modalities, one or more accessory attachments can be interchangeable with the adapter, making the adapter and accessories an interchangeable system, in other modalities once the accessory is attached to the adapter, it is attached in a non-removable manner. The description offers an apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device with a touch screen. The mobile computing device may also have an electrical connection in a housing that houses the mobile computing device. The apparatus includes a liquid-resistant éneo] that prevents damage to the device coni

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When the mobile computing device is enclosed in the liquid resistant formwork and when the liquid resistant formwork is in a sealed configuration with the mobile computing device, the liquid resistant formwork further allows operation of the touch screen when the mobile computing is enclosed in it, the formwork has an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening that passes through them close to the electrical connection; a charging mechanism adapted to seal the opening in the formwork, the charging mechanism has a charge carrier immediately to the interior surface of the formwork, the charging mechanism also has an electrical connection adapter having a first electrical interface to interact with the electrical connection in the mobile computing device when the formwork covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the electrical connection, and the electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface electrically coupled with the charge carrier to transfer electrical charge from the charge carrier to the first electrical interface.

The description also provides an apparatus for covering and charging a mobile computing device with a housing consisting of a touch screen. The mobile computing device may also include one or more liquid permeable features. The one or more liquid permeable features may include an electrical connection for charging the mobile computing device. The apparatus includes a formwork that allows operation of the touch screen of the mobile computing device housing, the formwork covers at least the part of the mobile computing device that includes the electrical connection, the formwork has one or more sealing members for providing a liquid resistant seal to the one or more liquid permeable characteristics of the mobile computing device, the formwork has an outer surface and an inner surface; and a charging mechanism that has a charge carrier immediately to the interior surface of the formwork, the charging mechanism also has an electrical connection adapter with a

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first electrical interface of the mobile computing device ci of the mobile computing devices including the electrical connection, and the electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface electrically coupled with the charge carrier to transfer the electrical charge from the charge carrier to the first electrical interface.

In one embodiment, the charge carrier is an induction hob. In another embodiment, the charge carrier is a battery.

The disclosure also provides an apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device with a touch screen including an electrical connection in a housing housing the mobile computing device. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a formwork that covers at least a portion of the mobile computing device. In certain embodiments, the formwork includes at least one opening in the formwork proximate to the electrical connection, the at least one opening having a packing seat. The apparatus may also include an electrical connection adapter with a body to enclose at least one opening in the formwork, the electrical connection adapter has a first electrical interface connected to the body, the first electrical interface to interact with the electrical connection of the mobile computing device when the body encloses the at least one opening in the formwork, the electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface connected to the body, the second electrical interface for transferring electrical energy and / or data signals to and from the first electrical interface, the second electrical interface includes a plurality of electrically conductive sealing members ; and a gasket to seat on the gasket seat to seal an interface between the at least one opening in the formwork and the body of the electrical connection adapter.

In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a formwork that covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the electrical connection, the formwork has a lower member to cover at least a first portion of the mobile computing device, and an upper member for cover at least a second portion of the mobile computing device, configured to allow touch access to the touch screen, and coupling to couple the upper member with the lower member to cover the first and second portions of the mobile computing device, and to seal the upper member with the lower member.

In certain embodiments, the apparatus also includes a second coupling mechanism for coupling the electrical connection adapter to the formwork when the body encloses at least one opening in the formwork.

The description also offers an apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device with a touch screen. The mobile computing device also includes an electrical connection in a housing that houses the mobile computing device. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a formwork that allows operation of the touch screen and covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the electrical connection. The formwork has a frame; and an electrical connection adapter disposed within a surface of the frame proximal to the electrical connection, the electrical connection adapter has a first electrical interface connected to the frame frame, the first electrical interface to interact with the electrical connection of the computing device mobile when the mobile computing device is covered by the formwork, the electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface connected to the frame, the second electrical interface for transferring electrical energy and / or data signals to and from the first electrical interface, the second electrical interface including a plurality of electrically conductive sealing members.

In certain embodiments, an electrical connection adapter can be inserted, connected to, integrated with the interior or exterior to a frame surface close to the electrical connection.

The description also offers an apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device with a touch screen. The mobile computing device further has an electrical connection in a housing that houses the mobile computing device. In certain modalities, the device also includes a formwork that allows the operation of the touch screen and

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INSTITUTO MEXICANO electric, the formwork has an outer surface and a few "openings" that pass through the inner surface and the outer surface of the. formwork close to the electrical connection; an electrical connection adapter having a body to enclose at least one opening in the formwork, the electrical connection adapter has a first electrical interface connected to the body, the first electrical interface to interact with the electrical connection of the mobile computing device when the body encloses the at least one opening in the formwork, the electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface connected to the body, the second electrical interface for transferring electrical energy and / or data signals to and from the first electrical interface, the second electrical interface includes a plurality of electrically conductive sealing members; and a gasket to seat on the gasket seat to seal an interface between the at least one opening in the formwork and the electrical connection adapter.

In certain embodiments, the formwork has a lower member that covers at least a first portion of the mobile computing device, and an upper member that covers at least a second portion of the mobile computing device. The upper member can be configured to allow tactile access to the touch screen.

The description also offers an apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device with a touch screen. The mobile computing device may also include an electrical connection in a housing that houses the mobile computing device. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a liquid resistant formwork that prevents damage to the mobile computing device from a liquid when the mobile computing device is enclosed in the liquid resistant formwork and when the liquid resistant formwork is in a sealed configuration With the mobile computing device, the liquid resistant formwork further allows the operation of the touch screen when the mobile computing device is enclosed in it, the formwork has an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening that passes through

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them close to the electrical connection; A Joj ^ [óP ^ é adapter has a body to seal the at least one opening with the ^ qi ^^ n in the liquid-resistant formwork, the electrical connection adapter has a first electrical interface connected to the body, the first electrical interface to interact with the electrical connection of the mobile computing device when the body encloses the at least one opening in the liquid resistant formwork, The electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface connected to the body, the second electrical interface for transferring electrical energy and / or data signals to and from the first electrical interface, the second electrical interface includes a plurality of electrically conductive sealed members.

The description also provides a system for covering and charging a mobile computing device with a housing consisting of a touch screen. The mobile computing device also includes one or more liquid permeable features. The one or more liquid permeable features may also include an electrical connection for charging the mobile computing device. In certain modalities, the system includes a formwork that allows the operation of the touch screen of the housing of the mobile computing device. In certain embodiments, the formwork covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the electrical connection. The formwork may include one or more sealing members to provide a liquid resistant seal to the one or more liquid permeable characteristics of the mobile computing device, the formwork having an outer surface and an inner surface; a first induction plate immediately to the interior surface of the formwork, and an electrical connection adapter with a first electrical interface to interact with the electrical connection of the mobile computing device when the formwork covers at least part of the mobile computing devices that includes the electrical connection, The electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface electrically coupled with the first induction hob to transfer the electrical charge from the first induction hob to the first electrical interface. The formwork may also include a base unit that has a second induction plate to induce an inductive load transfer to that of the formwork, which transfers the load to the cone adapter ^ g ^^ c ^^^^^ device electrical connection of mobile computing.

In certain embodiments, the base unit includes one or more alignment members that offer alignment for the formwork when the formwork engages with the base unit, and for aligning the first induction plate with the second induction plate. In other modalities, the liquid is water.

The description also provides an apparatus for covering and charging a mobile computing device with a housing consisting of a touch screen. The mobile computing device may also include one or more liquid permeable features. The one or more liquid permeable features may include an electrical connection for charging the mobile computing device. The apparatus may include a formwork that allows operation of the touch screen of the mobile computing device housing, the formwork to cover at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the electrical connection. Optionally, the formwork has one or more sealing members to provide a liquid resistant seal to the one or more liquid permeable characteristics of the mobile computing device. The formwork may also include an outer surface and an inner surface; A charging mechanism having an induction plate close to the interior surface of the formwork, the charging mechanism also has an electrical connection adapter with a first electrical interface to interact with the electrical connection of the mobile computing device when the formwork covers by at least part of the mobile computing devices that include the electrical connection, and the electrical connection adapter further has a second electrical interface electrically coupled with the first induction hob to transfer the electrical charge from the induction hob to the first electrical interface.

In certain embodiments, the formwork is a liquid resistant formwork that prevents damage to the mobile computing device by a liquid when the mobile computing device is enclosed in the liquid resistant formwork and when the iJuM resistant formwork? PsJ

INSTITUTO MEXICANO 'fé &amp; p &amp; í &amp; pyfiA sealed configuration with the liquid-resistant ewflPTOeMr computing device also allows the operation of the touch screen when the mobile computing device is enclosed in it, the formwork has an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening that passes to through them close to the electrical connection.

The present description also describes an electrical adapter for a waterproof cover. The electrical adapter has a body that houses within the electrical components that allow electrical energy and / or an electrical data signal to pass between a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector at two ends of the electrical adapter. The first and second electrical connectors can be male or female. A cover insertion member extends from one end of the electrical adapter and terminates with the first electrical connector. The body also includes a projection close to the second electrical connector, and a protrusion is positioned on the projection. The projection is configured so that a door on a deck can be maneuvered over the top of the projection, which secures the adapter on the deck.

The present description also describes systems that include a waterproof cover and an electrical adapter. The waterproof cover includes a door that has an open position and a closed position, and a protrusion. The adapter has a body that houses within the electrical components that allow the passage of electrical energy and / or an electrical data signal between a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector at two ends of the electrical adapter. The first and second electrical connectors can be male or female. A cover insertion member extends from one end of the electrical adapter and terminates with the first electrical connector. The body also includes a projection close to the second electrical connector, and a protrusion is positioned on the projection. The overhang is configured so that the deck door can be maneuvered over the top of the overhang, which secures the adapter to the deck.

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The present disclosure further describes water-based TSOTOÉF for an electronic device. The upper Jxiduye-xuajxuenabfa · housing having a front surface surrounded by a perimeter portion; The perimeter portion is defined by a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and opposite side portions. The proximal end portion, the distal end portion, and the opposite side portions define an inner portion of the upper member to receive the electronic device. The perimeter portion also has a grip mechanism. The housing also includes a lower member configured to be removably mating with the upper member to form the waterproof housing. The lower limb has a perimeter portion corresponding to a shape of the perimeter portion of the upper limb. The lower limb perimeter portion also has a gripping mechanism for interfacing with the upper limb gripping mechanism. The grip mechanism allows a user to engage the lower member with the upper member to enclose the electronic device within the waterproof housing. The housing further includes a membrane on the front surface of the upper member. The membrane is configured to allow interaction with the electronic device from outside the waterproof housing when the electronic device is inside the waterproof housing. The membrane has a first region for interaction with the interactive touch screen of the electronic device, and a second region for interaction with a biometric scanner of the electronic device from outside the waterproof housing. In some embodiments, the biometric scanner of the electronic device includes a fingerprint scanner. The second region of the membrane has a thickness that is less than a thickness of the first region of the membrane.

In another aspect, the description describes a liquid resistant housing for an electronic device having a biometric scanner device and an interactive touch screen. The resistant housing

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the liquids Includes a superior limb that 'NSTITuTO Mexican frontal surrounded by a perimeter portion. The surface?^LWíW? I will go first region of the membrane and a second region of the membrane. The perimeter portion is defined by a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and opposite side portions. The proximal end portion, the distal end portion, and the opposite side portions define an inner portion of the upper member configured to receive the electronic device. The perimeter portion has a grip mechanism. The housing also includes a lower member configured to be removably coupled to the upper member to form the liquid resistant housing. The lower limb has a perimeter portion corresponding to a shape of the perimeter portion of the upper limb. The lower limb perimeter portion also has a gripping mechanism for interfacing with the upper limb gripping mechanism, and allows a user to engage the lower limb with the upper limb to enclose the electronic device within the liquid resistant housing. The first region of the membrane is configured to facilitate interaction with the interactive touch screen of the electronic device through the membrane when the electronic device is within the liquid resistant housing. The second membrane region is configured to facilitate interaction with the biometric scanning device of the electronic device through the membrane when the electronic device is within the liquid resistant housing. The second region of the membrane has a thickness less than a thickness of the first region of the membrane.

In another aspect, the description describes a waterproof protective case for an electronic device that has a fingerprint scanner and an interactive touch screen. In this regard, the waterproof protective sleeve includes a first member having a surface and a perimeter portion surrounding the surface. The perimeter portion is defined by a proximal end portion, a dlstal end portion, and opposite side portions. Additionally, the proximal end portion, the distal end portion, and the opposing side portions

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Inside the first member to receive the perimeter eleftfáTOáÍ ^ a 'ρδβΟΦ device also includes a gripping mechanism. The waterproof protective cover also includes a second member configured to removably engage the first member to form the waterproof protective cover. The second member has a surface and a perimeter portion. The perimeter portion of the second member corresponds to a shape of the perimeter portion of the first member. The perimeter portion of the second member also includes a gripping mechanism for interconnection with the gripping mechanism of the first member, allowing a user to couple the second member to the first member to enclose the electronic device within the protective sleeve. The protective cover also includes a membrane on one of the surface of the first member and the surface of the second member to facilitate interaction with the electronic device within the waterproof protective cover. The membrane has a first region and a second region. The first region is for interaction with the interactive touch screen of the electronic device through the membrane, and the second region for interaction with the fingerprint scanner of the electronic device through the membrane. The second region of the membrane that is thinner than the first region of the membrane.

In some embodiments of the liquid resistant housings and waterproof protective covers described herein, the thickness of the second region allows a user's fingerprint to be scanned by the fingerprint scanner through the second region of the membrane. In some embodiments, the thickness of the first region of the membrane is greater than a maximum membrane thickness through which the fingerprint scanner is capable of scanning the fingerprint. In some embodiments, the thickness of the first region of the membrane is greater than a maximum membrane thickness through which the fingerprint scanner is capable of scanning the fingerprint. In certain modalities, the membrane includes at least a MiE Ϊ Instituto '»exicano transparent and where the first region of the memb^Lfrog^Txthis

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Partially within the at least one optically transparent region In some embodiments, the second strand of the membrane includes a coating to facilitate operation of the biometric scanner.

In certain embodiments of the liquid resistant housings and impervious covers described herein, the gripping mechanisms of the upper and lower limbs extend along respective perimeter portions of the upper and lower limbs. In some embodiments, the lower member includes a channel and a gasket to bind the upper member to engage the upper member with the lower member. In some embodiments, the lower limb gripping mechanism includes a slot on one side of the channel. In such embodiments, the upper member gripping mechanism includes a flange for engaging the slot when the upper member and lower member engage with each other.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figures · 1 A-1C are directed to an adapter of the description, where the adapter is configured to retain an electronic device and / or a housing for it. Figures 1D-1I are directed to an alternative embodiment of the adapter of the disclosure, wherein the adapter is configured to retain an electronic device and / or a housing therefor.

Figures ·· 2A-2G are directed to implementations of a clamp and / or lock mechanism to be used in conjunction with the adapter of the description. Figures 2H-2M are directed to alternative embodiments of a clamp and / or lock mechanism for use in conjunction with the adapter of the disclosure.

Figures 3A and 3B offer different perspective views of a distal portion of the adapter.

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Figures 4A-4H offer various implements ^ ae ^ -dl mechanism for coupling the adapter with a number of utility accessories, and Figures 4I-4N provide an alternative embodiment of an adapter for implementing coupling to utility accessories.

Figures 5A-5F are directed to a belt clip accessory that can be attached to the adapter in the description. Figures 5G5J are directed to an alternative embodiment of an adapter of the disclosure coupled to an alternative embodiment of a belt clip accessory.

Figures 6A-6I are directed to implementations of an adapter for bicycle mounting and assembly that can be attached to an adapter of the description. Figures 6J-6T are directed to implementations of a bicycle mounted ball stud assembly for attachment to an adapter of the invention having a bicycle attachment assembly connected to or integrated therewith. Figures 6U-6X are directed to an alternative embodiment of an adapter and the locking mechanism implemented with a bicycle mount and adapter.

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Figures 7A-7T are directed to implementations of a cuff assembly that can be attached to an adapter of the disclosure.

Figures 8Á-8E are directed to implementations of a float adapter that can be attached to adapters and kits of the disclosure.

Figures 9A-9G are directed to implementations of a clamp adapter that can be attached to an adapter of the disclosure.

Figures 10A-10G are directed to implementations of a mounting system for an adapter of the disclosure.

Figures 11A-11H are directed to other implementations of a mounting system for an adapter of the disclosure.

Figures 12A-12C are directed to other implementations of a mounting system for an adapter of the disclosure.

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Figures 13Á-13B are directed to other images of a mounting system for an adapter of the description. -.......................... Figures 14A-14D are directed to other implementations of a mounting system for an adapter in the description.

Figures 15A-15D are directed to other implementations of a mounting system for an adapter of the disclosure.

Figures 16A-16F are directed to implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device.

Figures 17A-17H are directed to other implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device.

Figures 18A-18D are directed to other implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device.

Figures 19A-19F are directed to other implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device.

Figures 20A-20B are directed to other implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device.

Figures 21A-21G are directed to other implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device.

Figures 22A-22M are directed to other implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device.

Figures 23A-23H are directed to other implementations of an electrical device charging system for charging the enclosed electrical device and in particular using a 30-pin connector.

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housing that encloses an electrical charging device. ^Gave ^ íLusíi'IV

Figures 24A-24C are directed to implementations of an electronic device charging system that includes a battery associated with a case that offers increased energy storage capacity for an electronic device. Figure 24D addresses a representative mode that includes a flash drive integrated in a case.

Figures 25A-25B are directed to imaging systems that include a case for an electronic device with a camera and a lens that can be manually connected and disconnected from the case.

Figures 26A-26C are directed to waterproof sealed connector and case arrangements which, when connected, result in a watertight seal that inhibits the ingress of water or other liquids.

Figure 27 is directed at an implementation of a waterproof microphone and controller.

Figs. 28A-28U target cover modes that incorporate bracket adapters, and bracket lock members configured to interact with the bracket adapters.

Figs. 29A-29L target modes of the main connection unit or assembly configured to interact with covers incorporating bracket adapters.

Figs. 30A-30B represent modalities of accessories that can utilize the main integral bracket described herein.

Fig. 31 is directed to an embodiment of an upper member and a lower member of a cover that interact to form a waterproof seal.

Figs. 32A-32D is directed to one embodiment of a latch adapter configured to interact with the latch door of the present invention.

Fig. 33A is directed to a modality of a cover with a scanning region to facilitate scanning of part of the body by an enclosed mobile device. Figf 33B is directed to a modalid a scanning aperture to facilitate scanning of the enclosed mobile device portion.

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Figs_¡X34A-34C represent alternative views and modalities of a card reader accessory.

Fig. 35 shows a headphone assembly or unit with headphone plates attached to the headphones.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present description is directed to an apparatus and a system for more easily transporting a housing of an object, such as a device and / or its components, as well as the methods for the use thereof, so as to offer protection for both the device adverse environmental conditions, inclement weather, mishandling and / or damage, such as contact with a fluid such as water, to increase its usability when transported. The present disclosure is also directed to systems and methods for charging an electronic device within a housing, preferably as the electronic device is fully enclosed within the housing by, for example, induction or electrical adapters.

In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a device or a system of devices for protecting, retaining and / or transporting an object, such as a device, for example, an electronic device. In one embodiment, as provided with respect to FIG. 1A, in its most basic form, a device 1 in the description can be configured as an adapter 1. Adapter 1 can be adapted to retain an object as a device. The adapter can be adapted to retain a device, such as an electronic device, either directly and / or can be adapted to retain an electronic device that has been housed within a housing such as a sturdy housing. The retention adapter 1 can thus be adapted in different ways to be easily transported in one or more of a multiplicity of ways.

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Although, in one case, an adapter is provided ¡SBT3? Éten§rtnT electronic device, in several cases, the adapter is fitted to a housing, the housing of which is adapted to house the electronic device. Accordingly, for purposes of clarity, the description provided herein below is directed to an adapter 1 which is configured to retain a housing 100 whose housing is adapted to house an electronic device 110. However, it is understood that such description applies equally to adapter 1 adapted to retain electronic device 110 directly without electronic device 110 first fitting into housing 100.

Therefore, in various embodiments, an object, such as an electronic device, to be retained in an adapter of the disclosure may be provided in connection with a housing, such as a waterproof and / or shock resistant housing. In such embodiments, the adapter can be configured to interact with and retain the housing, the housing housing the electronic device. This housing, therefore, can be configured so that the electronic device can be installed within the housing, in order to be protected by it, and the adapter can be configured to receive and retain the housing therein.

Since the object to be retained, for example, the electronic device, may vary in its configuration, eg. For example, form factor and / or function, therefore the adapter configuration may differ to accommodate the different form factors and / or functions of the electronic device and / or frames for such electronic devices that are intended to be retained in the adapter. A suitable device for retention within the adapter may be, for example, one or more of a mobile computing device, such as a personal computer, a laptop, a tablet, an electronic reader, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant, and others. such electronic devices and / or a combination thereof. In certain

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cases, the object is a configured housing p ^ fe-nvroí3ffi «§H33 device, like an electronic device. ^{TO THE} -As can be seen with respect to figure 1Λ, adapter 1

It includes an elongated member 10 having a front surface 10a and a rear surface 10b. The elongated member 10 is limited by a perlmetral portion 12, the perimeter portion of which includes a proximal portion 12c and a distal portion 12d, as well as first and second sides 12a and 12b, respectively.

The elongated member 10 is configured to interact with a surface of an electronic device or a housing that is capable of housing the electronic device. For example, a front surface 10a of adapter 1 is configured to interact with and / or to support a front or rear surface of an electronic device 100 or a housing 110 therefor. For example, one or both of the elongated member 10 or the perlmetral portion 12 are configured to support electronic device 100 or housing 110 while inside adapter 1.

Therefore, in some cases, therefore, adapter 1 may include one or more support elements, such as 16 or 30, for example, located along a perlmetral portion 12 of adapter 1. Members of The bracket may be of any suitable configuration, provided that it is capable of holding and / or retaining housing 110 and / or electronic device 100 within adapter 1. One or more support elements may be provided such as along one or more perimeter edges and / or corners. For example, as illustrated, two support elements 16a and 16b may be provided, such as at the corners of the proximal portion 12c of elongate member 10q, and / or two support elements 30a and 30b may be provided, as in corners of a distal portion 12d of the elongated member 10. In other cases, one or more sides or edges, for example 12a or 12b of the adapter may include suitable support elements or accessories.

The support element may have any suitable configuration insofar as it is capable of interacting with a housing 110 and / or electronic device 100 and holding and / or retaining it within adapter 1. By

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For example, in certain modalities, a support element can be configured as a fixed stop, such as 16a and 16b, and / or eirrqljq ^

INDUJT _ suitable support elements such as 30a and 30b, can be configured as a cavity. For example, in certain cases, a plurality of support member assemblies are ported, such as in proximal 12c and / or distal 12d corners of adapter 1, where some of the support members are configured as fixed stops 16a and 16b, as in the proximal corners 12c, and some of the support members are configured as cavities 30a and 30b, as in the distal corners 12d of the support members or vice versa. Additional or alternative support members may also be provided, such as along one or more of the side edges 12a and / or 12b of adapter 1.

Adapter 1 may further include at least one clamping mechanism 14 that is configured to retain and / or release an electronic device, and / or a case therefor, within adapter 1. Any clamping mechanism can be used, provided that such a clamping mechanism is capable of interacting with a portion of the electronic device, and / or a housing thereof, as well as the adapter in such a way that by said Interaction the electronic device and / or housing is retained. on adapter 1. The clamping mechanism can be placed anywhere along the adapter and, in some cases, it is located along the perlmetral portion, such as in the proximal portion 12c and / or the distal portion 12d of the elongated member 10. In other cases, the clamping mechanism can be placed along one or more sides 12a and / or 12b of the elongated member 1.

Therefore, in certain embodiments, as can be seen in regard to Figures 1B and 1C, a portion of adapter 1, such as proximal portion 12c, may be configured for a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism of which operates to engage a device. such as an electronic device or a housing therefor and thereby retain the device within the adapter 1. As illustrated, the proximal portion 12c of adapter 1 is adapted to functionally associate with a clamping mechanism 14, the jP mechanism of which is configured to be coupled to a device that is

INDUSTRIAL adapter and is therefore configured to move from a first clamp position to a second position not clamped or released or VIcéVSI'SáT ”ΡδΓ” example, as shown in Figure 1B, the front side 10a of proximal portion 12c of elongate member 10 of adapter 1 of FIG. 1A.

The front surface 10a of the adapter 1 Includes a cavity into which the clamping mechanism 14 fits. This cavity is useful in the sense that it allows a flat and smooth interface between the upper surface 10a of the elongated member 10 and the contact surface of the electronic device and / or housing to be retained in adapter 1 despite the presence of clamping mechanism 14 within the cavity.

Additionally, Figure 1B provides a rear side view 10b of proximal portion 12c of elongate member 10 of adapter 1 of Figure 1B. The rear surface 10b of adapter 1 includes an extended portion that forms the boundaries of the cavity within which the clamping mechanism 14 fits. This extended portion is useful in that it allows a flat and smooth interface between the top surface of the adapter and the contact surface of the device to be retained by the adapter 1, for example despite the presence of the clamping mechanism and / or the blockage within the cavity.

Therefore, in this case, the proximal portion 12c includes a cavity configured to receive one or more of the elements that together form the clamping mechanism 14. The clamping mechanism 14 is configured to be installed inside and in the cavity. it is adapted to be capable of movably engaging with a device to retain the device within or to release and / or eject the device from the adapter. In this configuration, to accomplish these objectives, the clamping mechanism 14 is configured to rotate from a first position to a second position, whereby a device to be retained can be coupled within and / or released from the adapter. In some cases, it may be useful to lock the clamp mechanism in a released or retained position. Therefore, the proximal of the adapter and / or the clamping mechanism can ^ ^ ^ W ^ ráO ^^ j? also engage a locking element.

Therefore, the cavity of the proximal portion 12c of the adapter 1 can be configured to interact with a locking element 15, whose locking element 15 is adapted to interact with the clamping mechanism 14 within the cavity to lock the clamping mechanism 14 to the held or released position. For example, the cavity may include an opening 14a within which the locking element 15 can be adjusted to engage one or more portions of the clamping mechanism 14, thereby effecting locking or releasing of the clamping mechanism 12. For example, the locking element 15 is configured to fit through opening 14a to proximal portion 12c of adapter 1 and to a portion of the cavity where it engages one or both of adapter 1 and clamp mechanism 14. Within the cavity, the locking element 15 is capable of moving proximally and distally as from an unlocked to a locked position.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1B, to effect interaction, eg, locking, of locking element 15 with clamping mechanism 14, the cavity of the clamping mechanism may include one or more, eg, a plurality of stops of the locking members 14b and 14c / o which are positioned on opposite sides of the opening 14a and configured to engage the locking element 15. For example, a portion of the locking element 15 passes through opening 14a and into the cavity. In the cavity the locking element 15 is capable of moving, for example laterally, to engage one or both of the clamping member 14 and / or of the stops of the locking member 14b and / or 14c within the cavity of the adapter 1 sufficiently to lock the clamping mechanism 14 in a locked position.

For example, as can be seen with respect to FIG. 1C, the cavity includes an opening 14a through which a portion of the locking member 15 is adjusted to interact with a corresponding portion of the

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clamping member 14. Also illustrated are locking 14b and 14c, whose stops work for det01ñ ^ '^ SiÍO8nri'

INDUSTRIAL locking member 15 within the cavity once in a locking position. The cavity is further surrounded further by a plurality of opposing stop posts, whose stop posts function to effect locking of clamping mechanism 14 such as by engaging a locking portion of locking member 15 and preventing movement of the locking member 15 in a shape that is to the plane of the cavity. For example, as the locking member 15 moves within the cavity to a locked position it contacts the stops of the locking member 14b and 14c, the stops acting to Prevent further movement of the locking member 15. The stops of the locking member 14a and 14b and a corresponding feature of the clamping mechanism 14 are adapted to interact with a corresponding surface on the locking member 15 as the locking member 15 moves distally from an unlocked position to a locked position, thus locking the clamping mechanism to a fixed, for example, held position.

Also depicted are the support members, for example, the fixed stops 16a and 16b positioned at the corners of the perimeter portion of the elongated member 10, as well as a chamber opening 18, the chamber opening of which is positioned to align with a corresponding camera portion of a retained electronic device or housing therefor.

As described above, a clamping mechanism to be used in conjunction with the elongate member and / or adapter support members to retain an electronic device and / or housing therefor may have any suitable configuration as long as it is capable of operating to retain the device inside the adapter. The clamping mechanism can be integral to the adapter or it can be an independent element intended to be attached to the adapter, for example as by means of a clip to it. For example, a suitable clamping mechanism may be an external clip, clamp, band, or fastener, such as a sailboat fastener or adhesive, a combination thereof, and the like that is a unit attached to the adapter.

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An alternative embodiment of adapter 1 is depicted in Figures 1D-1I. Figure 1D shows a front view of an alternative embodiment of adapter 1, including extended portion 10, a proximal portion 12c, a distal portion 12d, front surface 10a, cavities 16a and 16b, support members 30a and 30b, clamp mechanism 14 , chamber opening 18 and cutout portions 32a and 32b positioned on the front surface near the support elements 30a and 30b, whose trim portions operate to transmit sound to and / or away from a retained device. Cavities 16a or 16b are present in some embodiments to help secure the housing to adapter 1. Similarly, support elements 30a and 30b may be present in certain embodiments. These support elements 30a and 30b allow access to the speakers of the electronic device and at the same time allow the housing containing the electronic device to be fixed to the adapter 1. In addition, the cutout portions 32a and 32b are present in certain modalities for Improve sound transmission of portable electronic device through housing and adapter 1.

In some modalities, the clamping retaining elements

14o and 14p shown in Figure 1D can be used to couple with an alternative embodiment of a clamp element described below and shown in Figures 2H-2J. Figure 1E shows a front view of the proximal portion 12c of the alternative embodiment of Figure 1D, including the clamping mechanism 14, cavities 16a and 16b and opening of chamber 18. The aperture of the camera 18 can be of any shape, as long as a camera in an electronic device is allowed to be enclosed in a housing secured to the adapter for taking pictures or video. The chamber aperture can be oval, as shown in figure 1D, but it can also be a circle, square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, or an aperture of 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 , 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or more sides.

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of the alternative embodiment of the adapter in figure 1D, including the rear »______ surface 10b, 14q, which allows the coupling of a clamping element (clamping element described below and shown in Figures 2H2J), and the opening of camera 18. FIG. 1G shows a front view of the distal portion 12d of the alternative embodiment of the adapter of FIG. 1D, including the front surface 10a, the support elements 30a and 30b, and the cutout portions 32a and 32b. The support elements 30a and 30b can be of any shape, as long as they hold the housing for an electronic device firmly in the adapter while allowing access to the sound openings in the housing so that sound can be transmitted to through the enclosure and allow access to the door at the proximal end of the enclosure to access the power and data ports of the portable electronic device.

Figure 1H shows a rear view of the posterior surface 10b of the distal portion 12d, including cutout portions 32a and 32b. Figure 11 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment of adapter 1 (as shown in Figure 1D), including cavity 16b, support element 30b, cutout of support element 30d, and clamping retaining element 14o. The elongated element 10 is slightly curved, such that when a case containing an electronic device is inserted into the adapter, the elongated element curves away from the body of the case. The cutout of the element 30d can have any shape that allows the transmission of sound through the protected housing in the adapter. The curvature of the elongated adapter member is configured to aid in the removal of an adapter case. Furthermore, the curvature of the elongated member improves the retention of a case attached to the adapter, as the force retaining the case on the adapter is concentrated at the four corners of the adapter, fixed stops 16a and 16b (fixed stop 16b is sample) and support elements 30a and 30b (support element 30b not shown). The curvature of the adapter also improves the shock resistance of the adapter as it

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if it falls or is hit. industrial -

As shown in Figures 2A-2B, the nwanismn ahraTadnr λδ is an internal clamping mechanism that is configured to be integral with adapter 1. The clamping mechanism 14 is configured to include a locking and / or ejection portion 14e, as well as a retention portion 14d, the portions of which are joined at a joint portion 14g to form an "L" shape. For example, the locking and / or ejection portion forms the base of the "L" shape and is adapted to be placed within the cavity of the adapter 1. The retaining portion 14d forms the extended portion of the "L" shape whose portion extends away from the plane of the surface 10a of the elongated member 10. The retaining portion 14d terminates in a retaining element or latch 14f, the retaining latch of which is configured to contact an upper surface of the electronic device or housing and retain it within the limits of adapter 1.

The clamping mechanism 14 is configured to move from a first first position, for example retained to a second release position, as when rotating relative to the plane of the upper surface 10a of the elongate member 10a. For example, the joint 14g where the retention portion 14d faces the ejection portion 14e may include a shaft hole through which a shaft, such as a pin, can be adjusted. Said shaft can function not only to link clamping mechanism 14 to adapter 1, but it can also function as a pivot point around which clamping mechanism 14 rotates.

Specifically, in the retained position, the latch 14f of the clamping mechanism 14 is coupled to an upper surface of a retained device, for example, an electronic device, housing device, or other object, and functions to retain the device within the adapter 1 When expulsion of the device from adapter 1 is desired, release pressure is applied to latch 14f to disengage latch 14f from the top surface of the device. This force causes the retention portion 14d to rotate backward, the rotation of which caused cÉ ^ llC ³ ' ¹ INSTlTÜTí ”MEXICANO

FROM PROPERTY ejection portion 14e rotate up out of cavity far§ '^lof the^TOblan0r§fela upper surface 10a of the elongated member 10 and mntra the &lt;uipgrf¡r¡g&gt; of the retained device, helping to eject the device.

In some cases, it may be desirable for the clamping mechanism 14 to be locked to prevent rotation and thus prevent ejection of the retained device from the adapter 1. Accordingly, as described above, the proximal portion 12c of the adapter and / or the clamping mechanism 14 can be configured to interact with the locking element 15 to lock in place, for example, within the cavity of adapter 1. The locking element may have any suitable configuration as long as it is capable of interacting with one or both of the adapter and the clamping mechanism to lock the clamping mechanism in a coupled or released position.

Therefore, the proximal portion 12c of adapter 1 may have an opening 14a, and the locking and ejecting portion 14e of clamping mechanism 14 may include a corresponding locking opening 14h through which a portion of an element may fit. lock 15. Furthermore, to effect locking of clamping mechanism 12, as in a mated position, adapter cavity 1 may include one or both stops for locking elements 14b and 14c, as well as one or more opposing stop posts, the stops of which function to effect locking clamping mechanism 14 as by engaging corresponding portions of locking element 15 and / or clamping mechanism 14.

For example, the clamping mechanism 14 may include a coupling and locking element 141, the coupling element 14i being adapted to engage a portion of the blocking element 15 such that when the blocking element 15 is engaged, it prevents the clamping mechanism 14 rotates, preventing disengagement of latch 14d from the retained device, for example, from an upper surface of the retained device and the ejection thereof. In addition, one or both of the stops of the blocking element and / or posts of

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Figures 2C and 2D depict a locking element "(Je" the description. As described above, the adapter 1 of the description, eg a proximal portion thereof, may be configured to include a locking element 15. For example, adapter 1 includes a proximal portion 12c, with a front surface 10a, in which a cavity is positioned to receive a clamping mechanism 14 and which has a rear surface 10b, in which an extended structure adapted to receive is positioned. a locking mechanism 15. The cavity includes an opening through which a portion of the locking element 15 can fit. Therefore, the locking element 15 includes a portion configured to be inserted through the opening in the cavity and additionally through the locking opening 14a to engage a portion of the clamping mechanism 14 and thus capable of locking and / or release the clamping mechanism 14.

Accordingly, as can be seen with regard to Figures 2C and 2D, for effecting locking of the clamping mechanism, the locking element 15 includes an upper portion 15a, in this case having a clamping feature and a lower portion 15b, in this case with an extended coupling portion 15d, which extended portion 15d includes a locking notch 15c. The extended coupling portion 15d is configured to insert through opening 14a of adapter 1, and is further configured to extend through locking opening 14h of clamp mechanism 14.

The extended engagement portion 15d further includes a locking notch 15c whose notch is configured to engage one or more of the locking member stops 14b and 14c, the function of which is to stop movement of the locking member 15 within the cavity a time in the locked position; stop posts, the function of which is to lock the clamping mechanism by engaging the lock notch 15c of the lock member 15; and the coupling and locking element 14i of the clamping mechanism 14, whose coupling element and

MEXICAN INSTITUTE to engage the locking notch 15c of the locking element ^ e ^ S? Ífloqfcie3Hro ^ thereby the clamping mechanism in a fixed position. _

For example, as can be seen in reference to Figures 2E to 2G, the locking element 15 is configured to be coupled to the clamping mechanism 12, for example by adjusting through the opening 14a of the cavity. Specifically, the extended coupling portion 15d of the locking element 15 is configured to insert through the opening 14a of the adapter 1, and is further configured to extend through the locking opening 14h of the clamping mechanism 14. The extended coupling portion 15d further includes a locking notch 15c whose notch is capable of being coupled with one or both of a stop of the corresponding locking post, within the cavity, and / or the coupling and locking element 14i of the clamping mechanism, the couplings of which operate to lock the clamping mechanism in a fixed position, for example, by distal translation of the blocking element 15 within the limits of the posterior surface 10b of the channel.

Figure 2E illustrates the clamping mechanism 14 and the locking element 15 before being coupled together (without the intervention of adapter 1).

Figure 2F depicts the clamping mechanism 14 and the locking element in the process of being coupled together. Figure 2G depicts the clamping mechanism 14 and the locking element 15 after they have been coupled together. Furthermore, Figure 2G depicts the clamping mechanism 14 and the locking element 15 after being coupled in conjunction with the adapter in question 1.

For example, FIG. 1B provides a representation of an upper surface 10a of proximal portion 12c of an adapter 1 of the disclosure. Proximal portion 12c is configured to include a cavity into which a clamping mechanism 14 is inserted. A posterior surface 10b of the cavity includes an opening 14a through which an extended portion 15d of a locking element extends. The extended portion 15d not only extends through opening 14a, but also extends through

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an opening 14h located in the locking portion and clamping mechanism 14. In this position, the locking element slides, for example, downward from a released position to a "pin" For example, an electronic device and / or a housing for therefore they can be inserted into adapter 1. To achieve this, the coupling portion 14e of the clamping mechanism 14 can freely move up, for example, rotate away from the top surface 10a of the elongate member 10, allowing a space to be created in which the device can fit. The clamping mechanism 14 may further include a bypass member 14j, eg. For example, a spring, which deflects the clamping mechanism 14 into an engaged position such that, once the clamping mechanism 14 has been rotated backward, allowing a device to be inserted into the adapter 1, the deflecting member 14j deflects the clamping mechanism 14 so that the clamping mechanism returns back to its resting position, for example, coupled, by virtue of which the Inserted device is capable of being retained within the adapter 1. Bypass member 14j can be attached to adapter 1 and clamp member 14 by any suitable mechanism, such as a pin 14k extending from one side of the cavity, through an opening in retainer 141 in the clamp mechanism 14 and bypass member 14j on the other side of the cavity, where pin 14k is further received within corresponding openings within the cavity boundaries.

It should be noted that, given the "L" -shaped configuration of clamping mechanism 14, as coupling portion 14 extends away from adapter 1, as when releasing a retained device, ejection portion 14 also moves away from the cavity and upper surface 10a of the elongated member 10 not only engaging a surface, for example, rear or front surface (depending on how the device is inserted into the adapter, but also by applying a force, for example, an ejecting force, to the Inserted device, aiding its ejecting from the adapter.

In addition, in certain cases, it may be desirable to avoid expulsion and, therefore, in some cases, the clamping mechanism 14 may be removably coupled to a locking element.

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described above, whose locking element 15 is capable of rríWé'f'Sé des3 &amp; a released position, such as where the AiAmontn h_or kneel 15 _nnit is coupled to the clamping mechanism 14, to a locked position, where the locking element 15 is coupled with and / or coupled to the clamping mechanism 14 thereby locking the clamping mechanism 14 in place. The locking element 15, for example, can be configured such that, while moving in mating alignment with the clamping mechanism 14, the locking notch 15e slides over the coupling and locking element 14i of the clamping mechanism 14 and it can contact the stops of the locking members, 14b and 14c, and / or the stop posts, thereby locking the clamp mechanism in a fixed position.

Therefore, as can be seen with respect to the figures

2A-2M in various cases, adapter 1 may include a clamping mechanism 14, as in its proximal portion 12c, whose clamping mechanism 14 may include one or both of a movable retaining element 14d and / or ejecting element 14e, as well as a locking element 15. Retaining portion 14d may include a retaining element 14f including a hook or latch interface, the latch interface of which is adapted to engage a retaining surface, eg, a top or bottom surface, of an electronic device or housing for the same, thereby retaining the electronic device inside the adapter.

The clamping mechanism 14 may further include an ejection portion 14h, the ejection portion of which may include a switch receiving interface, eg, an opening configured to receive an extended portion of the locking mechanism 15 therethrough. Therefore, the clamping mechanism 14 may include two extremities 14d and 14e that are joined at a joint 14g to form an "L" shape, wherein one extremity comprises the retaining portion and one extremity comprises an ejection portion and / or or block receiver.

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The 14d retention and expulsion portions 14é ^^ sTfft^cCan taT be coupled together by a joint 14g, which may include a shaft opening 14k which is configured to receive a retaining element 141, eg. eg, a shaft or pin therethrough, shaft 141 of which functions to couple clamping mechanism 14 to elongate member 10 of adapter 1. Clamping mechanism 14 is therefore configured to rotate about shaft member 141, eg. eg, with respect to the fixed elongated member 10. Rotation of the retaining and ejection portions around the pin from a first position to a second position allows the insertion of an electronic device into the adapter. Furthermore, rotation back from the second position to the first position results in the engagement of the Hook Interface 14f of the retention portion 14d with a device retention surface and the retention of the device within the adapter 1.

Once the device engages with the hook portion 14f and is retained within the adapter 1, rotation of the retainer 14d about axis 14g results in disengagement of the hook portion from the retaining surface of the device and the coupling the ejection portion with an ejection surface of the device, the continuous rotation of which results in the ejection of the shape of the device forming the adapter 1 by the movement of the ejection element 14e away from the upper surface 10a of the adapter 1. The clamping mechanism may include a deflection element, for example a spring , 14h, which is configured to deflect the rotating retention portion in the first position, that is to say engaged. The deflection element 14h, therefore, can be functionally associated with the axis 14g and with the retention portion 14f to deflect the retention portion in the engaged position.

Furthermore, as noted above, in certain cases it may be useful to lock the clamping mechanism in place and in such cases a locking mechanism may be included as part of the adapter. Although the locking mechanism can have any suitable configuration, to the extent that it is capable of locking the

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adapter, thus avoiding its removal from there, in some cases the locking mechanism is an element that is used to lock the clamping mechanism in the coupled position. Consequently, in some cases, adapter 1 includes a locking element that is configured to engage the clamping mechanism, the locking element of which is configured to prevent movement of the retention and / or ejection element in place, thereby blocking the clamping mechanism in place, as in the held position.

In some cases, the locking element includes a sliding latch member. The sliding latch member includes an elongated member with a front and a rear surface, wherein the front surface may include a holding feature, and the rear surface includes an extended portion extending away from the rear surface, and an element of latch, such as a locking notch, or the like, whose latch element is configured to interact with a portion of the clamp mechanism to lock the clamp mechanism in place. For example, when the clamping mechanism includes a retention portion and an ejection portion, for example, coupled to a joint portion, the ejection portion may include a switch interface, such as an extended rail member configured to fit within the locking notch, which when coupled with the latch element prevents the clamping mechanism from moving, thereby locking the device retained within the adapter.

As indicated above, the perimeter portion 12 of the adapter may include one or more support elements, the support elements of which can be adapted to hold the electronic device, or the housing thereof, within the adapter. Accordingly, in certain embodiments, the perimeter portion 12 includes a plurality of support elements positioned on one or both of the proximal 12c and / or distal 12d portions of the elongate member 10, such as at the corners of the elongate member 10. For example, As can be seen with respect to Figures 2A-2M, the adapter may include a plurality of elements of s

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Ut Ι.Λ riJrlzwu.r support elements 16a and 16b positioned in the corner of the pOPeiÓtt'pró 12c. ____

As described above, a support element, such as support elements 16a and 16b, can have any suitable configuration insofar as it is capable of coupling a portion of the device so that it can be retained and held within the adapter. As described, the support elements 16a and 16b are configured as fixed stops, each of which fixed stops is coupled to a corner of the device and thereby supports the device within the adapter. The fixed stop may be attached to the entire proximal or distal portion, to an entire corner screed, or to substantial portions thereof, and likewise the support member may constrain the entire corner screed or a substantial portion thereof. As described, the fixed stops 16a and 16b couple a substantial portion of the corner regions of the proximal portion 12c to form an edge that curves around the corner portion of the adapter 1 and thus supports an end portion of the device to be held.

In an alternative embodiment of a clamping mechanism, the locking element is inserted through the top of the clamping element and both the blocking element and the clamping element are attached to the adapter. Figure 2H shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a clamp element 14. The clamping element 14 has two clamping alignment elements 141 and 14m that allow the clamping element to be attached to the proximal portion 12c between the clamping retaining elements 14o and 14p and on a cutout portion 14q (eg. see Figures 1E and 1F). The clamping element 14 also has a locking opening 14h, retention portion 14d, and latch or retention element 14f. Figure 2I shows a side view of the clamping element 14, with the clamping alignment element 141, the retention portion 14d, and the latch or retention element 14f. Figure 2J shows a Bottom view of the clamping element 14, with the clamping alignment elements 141 and 14m, the blocking opening

14h, the retaining portion 14d, and the pestJoj ^ tPcJ element figure 2K shows a perspective view of a * cié®YES ^^ B ^ I element attached to the clamping element 14 (shown in Figures 2H-2J) and to the Figure 1D adapter. The locking element 15 includes an upper portion 15a, an extended coupling portion 15d and alignment depressions for clamp 15e and 15f (not shown). The extended coupling portion 15d of the locking element 15 is inserted through the locking opening 14h of the clamping element 14 and the combination of the locking element 15 and the clamping element 14 is placed on the proximal portion 12c of the adapter 1, of so that the clamping alignment elements 141 and 14m are between clamping retaining elements 14o and 14p and on the cutout portion 14q.

In this assembled configuration, the retaining portion 14d extends perpendicular to the elongate element 10 such that a case inserted into adapter 1 is held in place by the retaining portion 14d and latch 14f. In certain embodiments, the locking element 15 can slide along the axis defined by the two clamping retaining elements by applying lateral pressure on the upper portion 15a of the locking element 15 and sliding the locking element back and forth. When the closure element 15 slides in a direction, for example to the right, towards the clamping retention element 14p, the blocking element is released from the adapter and can be removed from the blocking mechanism. When the locking element slides in the other direction, for example to the left, towards the clamping element 14o, the locking mechanism locks in place and cannot be removed from the locking mechanism without sliding the element lock on the right. The clamping element 14 also has a blocking indicator element 14r. When the locking element 15 is attached to the clamping element 14 and slides to the right, the locking indicator element is visible and indicates to a user that the locking mechanism is not locked. The blocking indicator is preferably a different color from the blocking element and the

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Figure 2L shows a front view of a locking element 15, including an upper portion 15a, an extended coupling portion 15d. The upper portion 15a includes handling specimen 15g, 15h, and 151 which allow a user to apply a lateral force and slide the locking element back and forth. In certain embodiments of the locking element 15, the drive notches 15g-15i are replaced with one or more ridges extending upward beyond the top portion 15a. Fig. 2M is a side view of the locking element 15, including the upper portion 15a and the extended coupling portion 15d.

Figures 3A and 3B offer another configuration of a support element of the description. In this case, the support element is configured as a plurality of cavities 30a and 30b located at the corners of the distal portion 12d of the elongated member 10. As described, the support cavities 30a and 30b are configured as cups that engage the entire portion of the corner region of the distal portion 12c to form a cavity that curves around the corner portion of the adapter 1 and therefore supports an end portion of the device to be retained. In this case, there is a space between the two support cavities 30a and 30b. This space can be useful to allow access to a portion of a held device, such as a port portion of the held device.

The space can be of any suitable size and / or dimension, such as a size and dimension to allow a port of a held device to be accessed, such as a charging port, whose charging port is accessible directly or through a charging port door located in a housing containing an electronic device. Consequently, in certain cases, a plurality of support elements are placed in the corners of the distal portion of the adapter, where there is a space between the two support elements, the space of which is of a size that allows a charging port access through a charging interface from a charger to a

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adapter. For example, the space is of a size to allow a retained electronic device to be accessed by a portion of a charger that is capable of being inserted between the supporting elements to interact with the retained device and is load with it.

It is understood that as illustrated, a plurality of supports are positioned at the corners of the adapter, however, in various cases, the supports may extend along all proximal and / or distal portions or simply cover one or two corners of the device. For example, the adapter may include a plurality of support elements, such as at least one of the plurality of support elements is positioned at one corner of the proximal portion and at least one of the plurality of support elements is positioned at a corner of the distal portion. In other cases, a support element is positioned at each of the corners of the adapter. In other cases, the support elements circumscribe all the distal and / or proximal and / or lateral portions.

In various cases, one or more of the support elements may further include one or more functional characteristics, such as one or more opening or trimming characteristics. For example, as can be seen with respect to Figure 3A, the support elements 30a and 30b may include a cutout portion 34A and 34B. Said cutout portion can have any configuration, however, in certain cases, the cutout portion is of a size, shape and dimension that is capable of transmitting sound to or away from a retained device. Consequently, in those cases, the openings can be positioned such that they are aligned with a speaker or microphone of a retained device. In this embodiment, cutout openings 34A and 34B are located on an upper surface of cavities 30a and 30b.

Furthermore, as can be seen with respect to FIG. 3B, in certain cases cavities 30a and 30b may include cutout portions 32a and 32b positioned on a side surface of the cavities, the cutout portions of which function for sound transmission and / or stay away from a held device. It should be noted that although the cavities iluBtJCTÍlisx3aa

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In certain cases, it may be useful for the adapter to include one or more accessory elements. For example, adapter 1 may include an interface that has been configured to allow the adapter to be attached to an accessory element, such as a utility element that further enables the adapter to function in a particular useful way. For example, in various modes, the adapter is configured to receive a utility accessory.

Accordingly, the adapter can be adapted to be attached to a utility member, such as a belt clip, a bicycle clip, a bracelet, a universal mount, a vehicle mount system, a windshield mount system , an external or internal battery charging system, a solar panel system, an external speaker system and the like. For example, a portion of the adapter may be configured to removably or not be attached to one or more of the utility members, the engagement of which converts the adapter into one or more accessories for use with or housing an electronic device, more specifically for its use in transport and / or use of an electronic device during transport. In certain embodiments, one or more accessory attachments may be interchangeable with the adapter, making the adapter and accessories an interchangeable system, in other embodiments, once the accessory is attached to the adapter, it is non-removably attached.

Although adapter 1 can be attached to a utility accessory in any suitable way that enables such engagement, Figures 4A-4C provide a particular example embodiment of a mechanism for coupling adapter 1 with a plurality of utility accessories. For example, Figure 4A provides a representation of an accessory opening 20 of the

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INSTITUTO MEXICANO receive a portion of a utility accessory and that it is coupled to the modality, the opening for accessory 20 of the adapter is configured as a circular opening, however, the shape and size of the opening may vary to the extent that it is able to facilitate the coupling of adapter 1 with the utility accessory.

Accordingly, it is to be understood that while the descriptions provided herein constitute an example where the utility accessory is to be coupled to adapter 1 through the attached accessory opening 20, the particular coupling mechanism may differ from that set forth herein. in many different suitable ways. For example, in several cases, a utility accessory as described here may be attached to an adapter through a corresponding bolt or screw-like interface, as shown in Figure 9A, a corresponding hinge interface, also illustrated in Figures 9A-9G, a corresponding snap interface, a differently configured snap fit interface, an adhesive interface, a hook and loop interface, a stud or rivet interface, a slider and latch interface and the like.

As illustrated, adapter 1 includes an accessory opening 20 that is configured to receive a snap fit interface 25 of a utility accessory. This special accessory opening 20 includes a lockable receptacle portion 20b, configured to receive a portion of a lock 25 therein, such as safety teeth 26. Furthermore, the accessory opening 20 includes an accessory protrusion 20c whose projection 20c is configured to engage a portion of a snap-fit ​​interface 25 to prevent snap-fit ​​interface 25 from being removed from the aperture once inserted. in it and coupled to it.

For example, as can be seen with respect to FIG. 4B, a utility accessory to be attached to adapter 1 may include a safety lock interface 25, whose safety lock interface includes one or more teeth 26, each of whose teeth can include an interface

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projection for accessory 27, whose interface of safieatexicAíS?

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For example, as shown in Figure 4B, the safety latch interface 25 includes a plurality of safety latches such as 26a, 26b, 26c, and 26d, each of which safety latches includes an accessory protrusion interface 27a, 27b , 27c and 27d which is configured to be coupled to the accessory boss 20c. Specifically, each tooth member 26 can be manufactured to be at least partially flexible such that the tooth portion of the safety lock interface 25 is inserted into the accessory opening 20, the tooth body flexes and / or loosely. opposite it bends inward, toward the center of the safety latch interface so that the accessory protrusion interface 27 moves from a first rest position to a second retracted position while inserting and, once fully inserted, the safety latch body enters under pressure to its first rest position and in that process the safety closing protrusion interface engages the protrusion 20c, thereby preventing the safety lock interface and the utility accessory with said interface 25 from being removed from adapter 1 while tooth protrusion interfaces 27 are coupled with protrusion 20c.

The security lock interface 25 can be configured to be movable and / or removable or it can be configured to be fixed and not removable. For example, as shown in Figure 2B, teeth 26 of safety lock interface 25 can be disengaged from protrusion 20c by applying inward pressure against teeth 26, causing protrusion interface 27 to retract from its engagement. of the projection 20c and thereby allow the fitting to be decoupled from the adapter 1. That inward force can be applied by fingers or any other tool. Furthermore, the teeth 26 are able to move circumferentially around the opening 20, in order to change the orientation of the utility accessory.

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into the teeth once attached to the boss 20c. In certain embodiments, an additional accessory may be provided, for example, a snap fit interface cap 19, wherein the cap 19 is capable of connecting to a front surface of the elongated member 10a in the accessory opening 20a, such as the connect to teeth 26 of safety lock interface 25.

For example, as can be seen with respect to FIG. 4C, a cover 19 may include one or more accessory security lock elements, eg. Eg 19c, 19d, 19e and 19f which are configured to be coupled to one or more of the teeth 26 of the interface 25. This cover 19 can include an upper surface 19a and a lower surface 19b, which has one or more elements. teeth accessories. Cover 19 can serve one or more of a number of functions; the cover covers the opening 20, so that the front surface 10a of the elongated member 10 is uniform, smooth and / or flat. Furthermore, it can prevent access to the safety latches 26, thereby preventing their removal, for example, flat movement to the elongated member 10, but not preventing their movement, for example, circumferentially within the opening 20. In addition, it can be configured to prevent circumferential movement of teeth 26, such as by being locked in place within opening 20, such as by adhesive tape, with an additional slot or container and an extended latch configuration, and Similar. Figure 4D provides a top surface 19a of the cap 19 of Figure 4B.

As described, the teeth 26 of the safety closure interface 25 are configured to be inserted into and engage with the opening 20, and yet are movable, for example circumferentially there, to allow an accessory accessory element to utility having the security lock interface 25 placed on it to change its orientation. Accordingly, the accessory opening 20 in

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configuration adapted to modulate this movement. ·. - ........

As can be seen with respect to FIG. 4E, a surface of the elongated member 10, such as that surrounding the opening 20 may include articulating members 22, the members of which are adapted to modulate the rotation of the interface 25 circumferentially within the opening 20 , in order to modulate the orientation of an associated accessory containing the safety lock interface 25. In such a manner, the position of a utility accessory can be changed relative to the elongated member. A suitable hinge member 22 may have any suitable configuration insofar as it is capable of modulating the movements of the utility accessory with respect to the elongated member. However, in this embodiment, the link members include a plurality of raised blocks 22a that surround opening 20, have a height indicated by 22b, and are spaced apart by depressions 22c. Also included are start hinge members 22d and 22e, which are placed on a surface of the elongated member 10, to orient a utility accessory in a home position, such as a position where an elongated plane of the utility accessory is parallel to a corresponding elongated plane of the elongated member 10.

FIG. 4F illustrates an adapter 1 of the disclosure having a utility accessory attached to it through the association of a security lock interface 25 with an accessory opening 20. As can be seen, security lock 26 is Fixed within opening 20 by engagement of safety closure protrusion interface 27 with accessory protrusion 20c. Figure 4F illustrates adapter 1 without security lock cover 25 attached to it, and Figure 4G depicts adapter 1 with security lock cover 25 associated with security lock 26 and front surface 10a of the elongated member 10 of adapter 1. Also illustrated are the fixed stops 16a and 16b, the clamping mechanism 14 and the hole of the chamber 18, as well as cavities of

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distal portion 30a and 30b. Figure 4H shows a

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Figure 4I offers an alternative embodiment of the adapter 1 of the description without a safety lock cover 25 applied, wherein the proximal and distal portions of the adapter are configured as shown in Figures 1D-1I. Figure 4I shows a rear view of the rear surface 10b of adapter 1, including the elongated member 10, locking mechanism 14, clamping retaining elements 14o and 14p, chamber opening 18, raised blocks 22a, height 22b, depressions 22c , start link members 22d and 22e and cutout portions 32a and 32b. Fig. 4J is a perspective view of the rear surface 10b of adapter 1, including raised blocks 22a, depressions 22c, and start link members 22d and 22e. In certain embodiments, raised blocks 22a and depressions 22c allow the space interface cover or any apparatus connected to the space interface to rotate relative to the adapter and stay at various angles to the adapter based on the position of the depressions 22c .

Figure 4K is a perspective view of the front surface 10a of an alternative embodiment of adapter 1, as configured in Figure 1D. The adapter includes an extended portion 10, a proximal portion 12c, a distal portion 12d, a front surface 10a, cavities 16a and 16b, support elements 30a and 30b, cutouts of support elements 30c and 30d, clamping retaining elements 14o and 14p, chamber opening 18, cutout portions 32a and 32b and snap fit interface 25. Fig. 4L is a perspective view of the front surface 10a of an adapter 1, including a snap fit interface 25. The snap fit interface 25 includes a snap fit opening 20a. In certain embodiments, the safety latches 26a-26d sit on the accessory boss 20c and abut the safety latch receptacle 20b. FIG. 4M shows an alternative embodiment of a snap fit interface cap 19 that can be connected to the snap fit interface shown in FIG. 4L. The aju ^ ej ^ |) ^ ijn ^^^^ figure 4L interface cover includes safety latch elements, for example ^ '^ C¿1S¿t35 ^ 3 »r configured to engage the 26a- safety latches. Snap Fitting Interface 26d 25. A safety lock stop 19g prevents the Snap Fitting Interface 19 cap from rotating while the accessory tooth 19h connects the Snap Fitting Interface Cap directly to an associated fitting with the adapter. For example, the accessory may be a belt clip or any of a variety of mounting hardware described here. Figure 4N shows a perspective view of the snap fit interface cap 19, including the safety latch elements 19c-19d, the safety latch stop 19g and the accessory tooth 19h.

Figures 5A-5F offer an exemplary embodiment of a utility accessory 40 for connection to adapter 1. This particular utility accessory is configured as a clip, as a belt clip. Belt clip 40 may be of any suitable size and shape to the extent that it is capable of engaging adapter 1 and further capable of attaching adapter 1 to a belt. For example, in some cases, the length of the belt clip 40 may be around 1.27 cm, 2.54 cm, 3.81 cm, 5.08 cm, and the like.

As can be seen with respect to FIG. 5A, an example belt clip 40 to be connected to an adapter 1 of the description may include a top member 42 and a bottom member 44, where the bottom member 44 includes a closure interface. lock 25 configured to fit within a utility accessory opening 20 of adapter 1 as described above. Accordingly, the safety latch interface 25 includes a plurality of, for example, safety latches 26a-26d, each safety latch including an accessory protrusion interface 27a-27d to engage an accessory protrusion 20c of an opening for accessory 20. In this way, the belt clip 40 can be removably or not connected to the adapter 1, as described above. In this embodiment, the belt clip 40 is configured to be removably connected to adapter 1 and therefore, when JMbijl is

MEXICAN INSTITUTE utility accessory items, as described here rfllíái¡S ^ ifáftit ^ í | a®a ^ 'form a package of interchangeable utility accessories, each of which removable utility accessories can be interchanged with each other in their coupling to adapter 1.

The lower member 44 and the upper member 42 of the clasp 40 are capable of associating with each other. Although the upper member 42 can be coupled to the lower member 44 in any suitable way, in this case, this coupling is such that the upper member 42 is able to move, for example, rotate, relative to the lower member 44 Therefore, the upper member 42 is movably coupled to the lower member 44, for example at an axis interface 45. For example, the upper and lower members 42 and 44 may have a corresponding shaft receptacle 45a and 45b, the shaft interfaces of which are configured to receive a shaft 45 therethrough which, when coupled together through shaft 45, the member upper 42 is capable of rotating outside of lower member 44 about axis 45.

The upper member 42 further includes a belt retention element 47. The belt retention element 47 includes an extended member 47a that displaces the upper member 42 away from the lower member 44 a suitable distance so that a belt can be received between the upper 42 and lower 44 members. The extended member 47a further includes a belt retention member 47b, the belt retention member of which is configured to interact with a belt such that the adapter 1 cannot be removed from its attachment to a belt until the belt retention member 47 disengages from the belt. It should be noted that the belt clip 40 includes a safety lock interface 25, the safety lock interface 25 of which is associated with the accessory opening 20 such that the belt clip 40 is capable of rotating on the adapter 1 , as articulated.

FIG. 5B illustrates a top surface 42a of the top member 42 of a belt clip 40. Also illustrated is a fastening feature that is found in uni

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Figure 5C offers a representation of a bottom surface 42b of an upper member 42, whose upper member 42 is configured to be rotatably coupled to a lower member 44, as in an axis interface 45a. The axis interface 45a a is configured as a receptacle which is adapted to receive an axis member 45, e.g. eg, a pin, through it. Also illustrated is the extended member 47a and a belt retention member 47b of the upper member 42.

Figure 5D illustrates an upper surface 44a of a lower member 44 of the belt clip 40. The lower member 44 is configured to be coupled to an upper member 42, for example at an axis interface 45b. Shaft interface 45b is configured as a receptacle that is adapted to receive a shaft member 45, for example, a pin, therethrough. Base members for safety latches 26a-26d are also depicted.

Figure 5E illustrates a bottom surface 44b of bottom member 44 of clasp 40. Bottom surface 44b of bottom member 44 includes a safety latch interface 25, which safety latch interface includes a plurality of, for example, four latches of security 26a-26d. Figure 5F depicts a rear surface 10b of the elongated member 10 of adapter 1 with a belt clip accessory 40 connected thereto. Also illustrated is a feature of chamber 18 and a locking slide 15, the locking slide 15 of which is coupled to a clamping mechanism 14. Further depicted are the rear surface of the support cavities 30a and 30b, the cavities of which are separated from each other by a gap, such as a gap sized to allow a charger port interface to be inserted therein, thereby allowing a retained electronic device charge while in adapter 1.

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Figure 5G offers an alterrtcftSrs modality? attached to a belt clip as described above and in Figures 1D-1H. Figure 5G shows a perspective view of the rear side of an adapter 1, including the belt clip 40 and a housing 100. Figure 5H offers a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a lower member 44 of a belt clip, including the: upper surface 44a; shaft receptacle 45a; axis interface 45b; tabs for connection to the belt clip 26e, 26f, 26g; and the connection notches of the belt clip 26h, 26i, 26j. Figure 5I illustrates a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a lower member 44 of a belt clip, including the: lower surface 44b; shaft receptacle 45a; axis interface 45b; tabs for connection to the belt clip 26e, 26f, 26g; and the connection notches of the belt clip 26h, 26i, 26j. The belt clip connection tabs and belt clip connection notches are formed from a connection pedestal 26k which extends outwardly from the lower surface 44b of the lower member 44. The lower member is configured such that the tabs connecting to the belt clip 26e26g engage with the cap notches on a cap connected to an adapter (described below and shown in Figure 5J). Similarly, the belt notch connection notches 26h-26j are configured to mate with the cap tabs that extend outward from the rear surface of a cap connected to an adapter (see Figure 5J below). The lower member of the belt clip can be rotated to fix the lower member to the cap. Figure 5J shows a perspective view of the front surface 10a of an adapter 1 with a cover 19, including cover tabs 19i, 19j, 19k, and cover notches 191, 19m, 19n. The cap tabs extend toward the rear surface of the adapter and are not fully visible.

Figures 6A-6X provide another useful accessory element, this time configured as a bicycle attachment adapter attachment 60.

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As can be seen with respect to figure 6A, uni Mí'oí ° [nstitut &amp; mmicano property description can be attached to an adapter attachment for mortise¹^

60, in order to allow adapter 1 to be removably connected to a portion of a vehicle, such as to a bar portion of a bicycle, motorcycle, paraglider, and the like. Accordingly, the bicycle attachment accessory includes an attached adapter base member 60 with an upper surface 60a and a lower surface 60b. In a similar way as described above, a rear surface 10b of an adapter 1 can be coupled to a rear surface 60b of the attached adapter base for attachment to bicycle 60 through a suitable safety lock interface 25, the interface of which is capable to be attached to adapter 1, as described above.

The safety lock interface 25 of the attached adapter base for bicycle mounting 60, however, is configured a little differently from that of the safety lock interface dJl the attachment for belt clip 50, since in this mode, the safety lock interface 25 includes eight separate safety locks 25a-25h, the safety locks of which are configured to connect an accessory protrusion 20c of accessory opening 20 of adapter 1, as described above. The additional teeth function in part to prevent the bicycle attachment attachment from rotating around opening 20 and further function to provide a coupling between the attached bicycle attachment adapter base 60 with adapter 1. The bottom surface 60b of the attached bicycle mount adapter base 60 further includes attached edge rails 61a and 61b, which are configured to engage the edges 12a and 12b of adapter 1 such that rails 61a and 61b wrap at least partially around edges 12a and 12b to further prevent the attached base of bicycle mounting adapter 60 from rotating with respect to adapter 1. The attached bicycle attachment adapter base 60 need not move relative to adapter 1 because an upper surface 60a of the attached bicycle attachment adapter base 60 includes a rotatable spherical receptacle 62, which rotatable spherical receptacle 62 includes a plurality of connected walls

62a-62d, whose connected walls are configured, λλ. INSTITUTE. MEXtGANU receptacle 62 adapted to receive an attached member forming a rotary ball joint 66.

Specifically, FIG. 6B provides a top surface 60a with an attached bicycle mounting adapter base 60, the top surface of which includes a spherical receptacle 62, the spherical receptacle of which includes four receptacle walls 62a, 62b, 62c and 62d, whose walls are configured to define a cavity 62 within which a corresponding spherical attached member 67b can be positioned there. Accordingly, the bicycle attachment adapter attachment includes a base member 60, the base member 60 of which is configured to engage an adapter 1 of the disclosure and further includes sphere receptacle walls 62a-62d defining a receiver receptacle. spherical 62 which is configured to engage a spherical attached member 67b to form a rotatable spherical joint. The walls of the accessory ball socket 62a-62d include threads 63a-63d, the threads of which are configured to be removably coupled to corresponding threads 68f of a tension member 68, whose tension member 68 functions to tighten ball joint 66 and to lock and prevent its movement. Fig. 6C provides a side view of a bottom surface 10b of an adapter 1 of the disclosure wherein adapter 1 is attached to a base 60 of an attached bicycle mounting adapter member. Fig. 6D provides a side view of a top surface 10a of an adapter 1 of the disclosure where adapter 1 is attached to a base 60 of an attached bicycle mounting adapter member.

Figure 6E illustrates exemplary elements of a bicycle accessory adapter attachment element 60 has a spherical assembly 67 and tensioning member 68 capable of being associated therewith, to form a member thereto, as a spherical attachment member 66. The assembly Spherical 66 therefore includes a spherical assembly 67 and a tensioning member 68, both of which are configured to be movably associated with the attached bicycle accessory adapter base 60. Accordingly, as illustrated, the attached bicycle accessory adapter element 60 includes a spherical accessory member receiver receptaclej ^^^ r ^^^^^ spherical accessory member receiver 62 is confi ^ üFS ^ S ^ i ^ nré ^^^^^ sphere 67b of ball assembly 67, where ball assembly 67 allows an electronic device to be retained in adapter 1 and further to connect to a bar member, such as a bar member of a vehicle, like a bicycle, and, however, it can be rotated despite being connected to it.

Ball assembly 67 includes a member attached to bar 67a, a sphere 67b, and a clamping mechanism 67c. The bar-attached member 67a is configured to connect to a portion, such as a bar portion, of a bicycle, motorcycle, or any other similar vehicle, or any object having a bar member to which the spherical assembly 67, and the like. In one example, the bar-attached member 67a is comprised of a flexible or semi-flexible member that is configured to form a hole within which a substrate, for example, a bar member, and hence the bar-attached member, can be positioned. 67a is configured to fit around a substrate.

Furthermore, the bar attached member 67a is configured to be coupled to a clamp mechanism 67d, which clamp mechanism 67d is adapted to lock the bar attached member 67a in position around the substrate to which it is connected. This clamping mechanism 67d may have any suitable configuration insofar as it is capable of locking the bar-attached member 67a in place.

In this case, bar-attached member 67a includes a clamp mechanism interface corresponding to an interface similar to clamp mechanism 67c, the interfaces of which are designed to interact with each other in order to couple the attached member 67a to clamp mechanism 67c. A suitable interface includes an extended member positioned at one end of the attached member 67a, and a notched portion positioned at one end of the clamp mechanism 67c, where the notched portion has a "Y" configuration that is configured to receive the portion extended from between the extremities of the "Y". Both the extended limb and the notched portion may include

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INSTITUTO MEXICANO insert to couple the two joints. The hugged member ^^ porieuSS? ^ Can be configured to rotate about the axis so as to effect the locking of the attached member 67a.

The clamping member 67c may further include a locking unit 67d, the locking unit 67d of which is configured to interact with a locking region crested on the attached member 67a to be able to lock the attached member 67a in place. For example, the clamping member 67c is rotated about the axis from a first uncoupled position to a second engaged position, in order to allow the locking unit 67d to engage the crested locking region of the attached member, for example, between the ridges. Once engaged, the clamp member 67c is rotated back from its second engaged position to a third engaged position, thereby locking the attached member 67a in a locked position, eg, around a bar member of a vehicle. The first and third positions can be the same general position.

Furthermore, in this case, the member attached to bar 67a further includes a member includes a sphere 67b. As can be seen with respect to FIG. 6F, sphere 67b is configured to connect to a spherical accessory member receiving receptacle 62 of a bicycle accessory adapter attachment element 60. Specifically, in this case, the sphere 67b is configured to be received within the spherical accessory member receiving receptacle 62 of the attached adapter element 60. This coupling allows the attached bar member 67a to be attached to the adapter 1 by means of the sphere 67b coupled to the adapter attachment element 60 through the spherical accessory member receiving receptacle 62 in a movable coupling. For example, the sphere 67b can move and / or rotate within the receiving receptacle 62 around the ball of the sphere 67b. This, therefore, allows adapter 1 to move through a variety of orientations once connected to a bar portion of a vehicle.

In several cases, it may be useful to lock the adapter 1 in a given orientation once it is placed on a suitable substrate through the member attached to bar 67. Therefore, in this

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lock can be included to lock adapter 1 efhe ^ i &amp; lf¡en «S3ofP ^ dada. Said blocking element can have any suitable configuration, _. » T.-.- mBFW · ** · **** · '· **' '^JJ“As long as it is able to couple the attached member 67 and / or the attached adapter member 60, so that the orientation of the adapter is locked in a desired orientation.

For example, in this case, a tensioning element 68 may also be included. The tensioning element 68 may have any suitable configuration, and in this case, the tensioning element 68 includes a hole, the hole of which is configured to receive the walls of a receptacle. spherical accessory member receiver 62 therein. For example, the inner boundary 68f of tensioning member 68 and the walls of receiving receptacle 62 may have thread-like interfaces so that they can be "screwed together.

Therefore, the tensioning element 68 is configured to interact with the wall members of the spherical accessory member receiving receptacle 62, in order to decrease the opening of the receptacle 62, eg. eg, by moving walls 62 inward by screwing, and thereby engaging sphere 67b such that sphere 67b is no longer able to move within receptacle 62, thereby locking adapter 1 in a desired orientation . To facilitate this engagement, the tensioning element 68 may include clamping features 68a-68e, to increase the clamping capacity of the tensioning element 68. The tensioning element 68 further includes a thread feature 68f, the threads of which correspond to a thread-like region in the attached member to adapter 60.

As can be seen with respect to FIG. 6G, tensioning member 68 can engage wall members 62a-62d of spherical accessory member receiving receptacle 62 of attached element to adapter 60 in any suitable manner. However, in this case, this coupling is configured as corresponding screw threads, the threads of which allow the tensioning element 68 to be screwed around the wall members 62a-62d, thereby modulating the dimensions of the opening 62, to block the orientation of sphere 67b in place. Wall members 62a-62d include thread features 63a-63d, the faces of which correspond to thread features 68f of the member

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Figure 6H provides a suitable bicycle mounting adapter attachment, wherein an attached bicycle mounting adapter base 60 is connected to a bar attached member 67, where the two members are locked in place by the member. tensioner 68. Figure 61 shows the adapter attachment for bicycle mounting as when coupled to a suitable adapter 1.

Figures 6J-6T provide several preferred ball assemblies for removably connecting a utility accessory item of any of Figures 6A-6I to a threadless bicycle headset (not shown) using a headset bolt or hex head screw.

As will be appreciated by those of skill in the art, the representative embodiments illustrated in Figures 6J-6T can be easily adapted for use with other vehicles, including threaded steering bikes, motorcycles, paragliders, and the like. In such embodiments, the use of a ball joint or "rotatable ball socket" 62, as shown in these figures forms a ball joint that allows the user to manually adjust the position of the adapter relative to the bicycle in order to mount the adapter to a position desired. When the desired position is obtained, the user can fix the sphere in the receptacle 62 or cavity by adjusting the tensioning member (for example, element 68, figure 6G) to tighten the ball joint and therefore lock it to avoid the movement of the sphere in the cavity, thereby ensuring the position selected by the user of the adapter in relation to the direction of the bicycle.

Returning to the figures, Figure 6J shows an exploded view of one embodiment of a ball bolt assembly 500 in accordance with the invention. Ball 501 contains a threaded hole 503 accessible through an opening 505 on its bottom side 505. Threaded hole 503 is adapted to receive the threaded portion 507 of a hex head with an Integrated post 509. The hex head and post 505 it has a 511 through hole with two diameters. The diameter "x" of the through hole is larger than the diameter "y" of the pdftiiW ^ Qíláferi ^^^^ through hole, since the lower portion of the hole must be dimensioned enough to accommodate the threaded portion 523 of the 520 hex head screw, while the top portion of the through hole 511 should be large enough to accommodate the 521 head of the 520 hex head screw. The intersection of the upper and lower portions of the through hole 511 is limited by a seat 510 configured to engage the lower mating surface 522 of the head 521 of a hex head screw 520.

The ball bolt assembly shown in Figure 6J assembles over a threadless bike steer (not shown) by positioning the hex head and post 505 on top of a threadless bike steer, inserting the hex head screw 520 through the 511 through hole, tighten the hex head screw 520, and then thread the ball 501 into the hex head and post 505. A cross section of an assembled ball stud assembly 500 is shown in Figure 6K. A utility accessory element as shown in Figure 6D, for example, can then be firmly but removably installed to the bicycle mounted ball stud assembly using a tensioning element (eg, element 68 of Figure 6G) capable to associate with it. A bicycle with said utility accessory element thus mounted is then suitable for retaining a portable electronic device, for example a cell phone, in the adapter, with the adapter and thus the electronic device positioned in the manner determined by the particular user.

Figure 6L shows an alternative embodiment of an Integrated 530 Ball Bolt Assembly in accordance with the Invention. Here, ball 531, hex head 535 and threaded hex head screw 540 are a single piece. In this embodiment, ball 531 is lifted above hex head portion 535 by post 532, which can be of any suitable height. Figure 6M shows a similar alternative embodiment, where a conventional hex head screw (n

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it replaces a hex head screw topped with a ball portion 552 opposite its threaded portion 554. Such an arrangement does not require replacement of the hex head 558, which, if desired, can be reused. In this embodiment, the original hex head screw (not shown) is removed and replaced with the ball-top hex head screw 550 shown in Figure 6M. The ball portion 552 is positioned above a post region 553, which is disposed on top of a spacer 551 which, when the ball-capped hex head screw 550 is screwed into position within the direction (not shown), fits inside, and is closely associated with the wall of the 559 cylindrical bore in the 558 hex head.

Figures 6N-6T show additional alternative modalities of a ball capped hex head screw (560, 570, 580, 590,

600, 610, 620, respectively) which can be used, for example, to replace an existing hex head screw in a non-threaded bicycle steer (not shown). These modes are interchangeable with the mode shown in Figure 6M, and therefore the hex head (558) is not shown. In these modalities, the ball portion (561, 571, 581, 591,

601, 611, 621, respectively) is arranged opposite the threaded portion (562, 572, 582, 592, 602, 612, 622), with the ball portion (561, 571, 581, 591, 601, 611, 621 , respectively) positioned above a post region (563, 573, 585, 593, 603, 613, 623, respectively), which is arranged on top of a spacer (551) which again fits within and It is closely associated with the wall of the cylindrical drill that extends through the hex head.

The differences between the modalities shown in Figures 6N6T (560, 570, 580, 590, 600, 610, 620, respectively) relate to useful features for securing the ball-capped hex head screw to a threadless bike direction. The embodiments shown in Figures 6N and 60 include a plurality of flat parts (2 or 6, for example;⁶⁰ elements 564, 574, 584, 594) in the 3X ^ 573 regions?

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Alternatively, as shown in Figures 6P and 6Q, the flat parts * (eg 2 or 6) may be included in the ball portion 581, 501. The embodiment illustrated in Figure 6R includes a wrench socket (604) provided on top of ball portion 601. In the embodiments shown in Figures 6S and 6T, the post region (613, figure 6S) or the ball region 621 includes a cylindrical expansion bore 614, 624 (which may or may not extend through the entire post region to be accessible from either side) and into which a wrench, bar or pin can be inserted to tighten the 610, 620 ball-capped hex head cap screw.

Figure 6U shows an alternative embodiment of an adapter connected to a bicycle mount incorporating the adapters of Figure 1D-1I and the clamping and locking elements of Figures 2H-2M. In certain embodiments, the adapter includes a clamping element 14 and a locking element 15 supported between the clamping retaining elements 14o and 14p. The adapter also includes hard stops 16a and 16b, support elements 30a and 30b, cutout portion 32b (cutout portion 32a not shown), and cutouts of support elements 30c and 30d. The bicycle mount 60 connects to the adapter on the elongate member 10, the bicycle mount 60 including a bar-attached member 67 and a tension member 68. Figure 6V provides a side view of the adapter attached to a bicycle mount of Figure 6U, including the bicycle mount 60, the attached member 67, tension member 68, and elongated member 10. The curvature of the elongated member of the adapter is set to assist in removing a case from the adapter. In addition, the curvature of the elongated member improves the retention of a case attached to the adapter, as the force retaining the case on the adapter is concentrated at the four corners of the adapter, hard stops 16a and 16b (hard stop 16b is not sample) and support elements 30a and 30b (support element 30b not shown). The curvature of the adapter also improves the shock resistance of the adapter by allowing the adapter to flex if dropped or hit. The figure

6W provides a perspective view of the side

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connected to a bicycle mount of figure 6U, ¡ncR5¿yfeS'WASupéf ^^^ⁱRear 10b, Bicycle Mount 60, Bar Attachment Member 67, Tensioner Member 68, Spherical Rotating Receptacle 62, and Elongated Member 10. Adapter Rotates Horiz horizontally with respect to the bar attached member 67. Figure 6X provides a perspective view of the rear side of the adapter connected to a bicycle mount of Figure 6W, including a case or housing 100 partially contained in the adapter in the support elements 30a and 30b (support element 30a not shown ), and includes bicycle mount 60, bar-attached member 67, tension member 68, rotatable spherical receptacle 62, and elongated member 10.

Figures 7A-7T provide another embodiment of an adapter 1 of the disclosure, this time configured to be coupled with a band such as an arm band, a leg band, a waist band, a wrist band, a band for the head, and the like. Adapter 1 is similar to that described above in that it includes an elongated member 10 with front and rear surfaces 10a and 10b, whose elongated member 10 is surrounded by a proximal portion 12. The elongated member 10 further has a proximal portion 12c and a distal portion 12d, wherein the proximal portion includes a plurality of fixed stops 16a and 16b, configured to hold a device to be retained in adapter 1, and further includes a clamping mechanism 14 which is adapted to hug a device to be retained within adapter 1 and thereby be retained there. The distal portion 12d also includes a plurality of support members configured as cavities 30a and 30b, the cavities of which are configured to associate with the corners of a retained device to support and facilitate retention in a proximal portion thereof.

With respect to Figures 7A-7T however, instead of relying on an accessory element 20, which enables adapter 1 to be coupled to a snap-like accessory element, such as that provided in Figures 5A-5J and 6A-6X, the adapter of Figures 7A and 7B includes retaining openings 13, the openings of which are configured to engage with a band 215, such as an arm band, etc., which

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allowing adapter 1 to be removably connected to the arm, leg, wrist, waist, head, head ^ Q i ge fig ··· - ™ »ύλ and 7P— provide an example of an adapter 1 in the description, wherein adapter 1 is configured to be coupled with a band 215. Figure 7A provides a front surface of adapter 1, and figure 7B provides a rear surface of adapter 1. The adapter 1, therefore, includes retention openings 13 on its opposite sides 12a and 12b, the openings 13 of which are configured to receive a portion of the band 215 therethrough to allow the adapter 1 to be connected to an object. It is understood, however, that this configuration can be modified without departing from the essence of the description, such as by changing the number, size, shape, dimensions, and positions of the receptacles 13 and / or bands 215. In this embodiment, two sets of receptacles 13b and 13d are provided on opposite sides 12a and 12b of adapter 1. Receptacles 13b and 13d are limited by boundary members 13a and 13c. Receptacles 13b and 13d are configured to receive therethrough a portion of a band 215, such as the band provided in Figures 7C and 7D.

Figures 7C and 7D provide a front surface 215a and a back surface 215b of a band 215 of the disclosure. Band 215 includes front and rear center portion surfaces 215a and 215b, having two side portions extending therefrom, the side portions of which are configured to be inserted through corresponding side receptacles 13 of adapter 1, such that the surface The front 215a is aligned upwards with the rear surface 10b of the adapter 1, and the corresponding sides open outwards laterally from there, see for example figure 7E. The side portions can then be wrapped around an object and removably coupled together to connect around the object.

For example, a Left side portion may be composed of one or multiple materials and, in this case, it is composed of a plurality of materials. The left lateral portion therefore includes a middle portion 215c, the middle portion of which may cJnJ ^ nijprJj

INSTITUTO MEXICANO stretchable, an opposite band connection portion 219a,^w, | 5®gíjgf £ buckle, configured to connect the left side of the band 215 with the right side of the band 15, and a connection portion to the central portion 215e, which in this case is also a buckle that is configured to connect the middle portion 215c of the left strap with the central portion 215a.

The right side strap portion may be comprised of a single material or a plurality of materials and, in this case, includes a single material having three portions. For example, the right side strap includes a middle portion 215f, the middle portion of which may be comprised of a stretchable material and may further have a connecting member included thereon; an opposing band connecting portion 215g, eg, a hook and loop fastener member, configured to engage the left side of the band 215, and further configured to engage the attached member of the middle portion 215f; and a side receptacle coupling portion 215h configured to connect the right side portion to the adapter of Figures 7A and 7B.

For example, the right strap may include a middle portion 215f that has the loop portion of a hook and loop attachment. Opposite band connecting portion 215g may include the hook portion of a hook and loop fastener element, and may be configured to enter through buckle 215d of the left side portion and then fold back on itself to be fastened with the fastener element. loop of the middle portion 215f and thus the band 215 can be wrapped around an object, thereby effecting coupling of adapter 1 with the object. Additionally, the additional receptacle engaging portion 215h may have the hook portion of an attached hook and loop member, and may further be configured to enter through the retention openings 13a and 13b on the right side 12b of adapter 1 and then fold over itself to be fastened with the loop fastener element of the middle portion 215f and in a way the band 215 can be coupled to the adapter 1. It should be understood that the various elements of the described configurations of the left belt portions and

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band right 215 can be mixed and cote

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to increase the various connection characteristics of the bandh ^ iSSpewlir essence of the description.

Figure 7C provides a front surface 215a of the web.

215. Figure 7D provides a back surface 215b of band 215 of Figure 7C. As can be seen, the rear surface 215b of the band 215 includes a raised locking mechanism receiving receptacle 2151 and a plurality of raised cushion members 215r positioned in the lateral perimeter portions of the rear surface 215b. Also depicted are clamping features positioned on the two opposite central member connection portions 215e and 215h, the raised features of which function to secure the connection of the band 215 to adapter 1 making it more difficult for the side members to slip out of engagement with the receiving receptacles. 13 once threaded there. Also depicted are various openings positioned in the various band portions that serve the function of increasing the elasticity of the band and vents.

Fig. 7E provides a front view of another embodiment of a strap system for the adapter 1. According to this system the opposite band connecting portion 215d, for example a buckle, connects to the middle part of the left strap portion. 215c through a 215j post and opening system. Also, in some embodiments, instead of having a central portion connecting portion 215e as shown in FIG. 7C, the middle portion 15c is directly connected to the central portion of the strap 215. Similarly, in certain embodiments, the portion Connecting to the side receptacle on the right side of the strap 215h are located on the front side 215a. Figure 7F shows a rear view 215b of the strap.

Fig. 7G shows a front view of the post and opening system 215j connecting the opposite band connecting portion 215d, for example a buckle, to the middle portion of the left portion of the strap 215c. The end of the middle portion of the left strap 215c is sandwiched between a connector 215k and the opposite band connecting portion 215d. Posts 2151 are η

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Opposite band connection 215d through the left side of the 215c strap and through the 215k connector. _

Figure 7H shows a front view of the disassembled post and opening system 215j. The middle portion of the left portion of strap 215c has openings 215m through it along its entire length. These openings can be of any size or shape or in any configuration as long as they allow the opposing band connection portion 215d to be locked into connector 215k using posts 2151 that are located in the opposite band connection portion 215d. These openings also serve the function of increasing the elasticity of the band and the vents. Of course, connector 215k could also have posts that lock into openings 215o found in opposite band connecting portion 215d. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7H, connector 215k contains openings 215n that allow posts 2151 in the opposite band connection portion 215d to pass through the middle portion of the left portion of strap 215c and connector 215k. This blocks the opposite band connection portion 215d.

It should be noted that the post and opening system 215j allows the opposing band connecting portion 215d to connect to any set of openings 215m found in the middle portion of the left portion of the strap 215c. The middle portion end of the left strap portion 215c can either be folded or cut to shorten the strap and allow the opposite band connecting portion 215d to connect to the shortened end of the strap. This allows the length of the strap 215 to be adjusted depending on the appendix or object to which the strap is intended to fit.

Figure 7I provides a rear view of the opposing band connection portion 215d. This rear view shows the openings 215o found in the connecting portion 215d. These openings are optional, and could be solid if desired. Figure 7J provides a front view of the opposite band connection portion 215d. In this view, posts 2151 of connection portion 215d are shown. 2151 posts are shaped to have a 215q wider tip

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In certain modalities, the wider tip 215q is almost rftfS'ffTO '^ amSffSS-e' slightly larger than the strap openings? l5m and / or the 215n openings in the 215k connector. This allows posts 2151 to block openings and support connection portion 215d to strap 215c and connector 215k.

Figure 7K is a view of the 215k connector. In certain embodiments, the connector is symmetrical and could be applied to the middle portion of the left strap portion 15c to lock the opposing band connecting portion 215d on any surface.

Figure 7L is a view of where the middle portion of the left strap portion 15c joins the center portion of strap 215 and adapter 1. The middle portion of the left strap portion 215c enters the opening of retainer 13d of adapter 1. Similarly, Figure 7M is a view of where the middle portion of the right portion of strap 215f joins the center portion of strap 215 and adapter 1. The middle portion of the right portion of the strap 215f enters the retention opening 13d of the adapter 1. The receptacle engaging portion 215h is located on the front face of the strap in this embodiment.

Figure 7N is a view from the same perspective as figure

7M, with the receptacle coupling portion 215h raised to show the underside. As shown, the Bottom side of the receptacle-engaging portion 215h has a hook-and-loop connector system that couples the corresponding portion of the system to the front face of the middle portion of the right portion of the strap 215f. Also, the receptacle coupling portion 215h connects directly to the middle portion of the right portion of strap 215f before the strap enters retainer opening 13d of adapter 1.

Fig. 70 shows a view of the left 215c and right 215f portions of the strap and where they are attached to the front surface of the strap 215a. As shown, the left strap 215c and right strap 215f are fixedly connected to the strap surface 215a. Thus, there is no need for a connection portion to the central portion 215e or the Id ^ 4cl¡? Lin portion.

I receptacle 215h as shown in figure 7E. The strap in one piece.

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Figure 7P shows a rear view of the left side 215c of the strap 215. The middle portion of the left portion of the strap 215c contains a plurality of raised cushion members 215r positioned in the lateral perimeter portions of the rear surface of the strap . Similarly, Figure 7Q shows a rear view of the right side of strap 215. The middle portion of the right portion of the strap 215f contains a plurality of raised cushion members 215r positioned on the side perimeter portions of the rear surface of the strap.

Figure 7R shows an alternative embodiment of an adapter that includes retaining openings coupled with a band, where the locking mechanism is as described above and is shown in Figures 2H-2M. In the illustrated mode, the adapter 1 is connected to a band 215, the adapter including a clamping element 14 and a locking element 15 held between the clamping retaining elements 14o and 14p. The adapter also includes hard stops 16a and 16b, support elements 30a and 30b, cutouts of support elements 30c and 30d. The adapter also includes raised support elements 30e and 30f (30f not shown). A portion of the front surface 10a of the adapter is curved such that when a case containing a mobile device is inserted into the adapter, a portion of the front surface 10a does not touch the entire rear surface of the case. The curvature of the front surface of the adapter is configured to assist in removing a case from the adapter. In addition, the curvature of the adapter improves the retention of a case attached to the adapter, as the force retaining the case on the adapter is concentrated at the four corners of the adapter (fixed stops 16a and 16b and support elements 30a and 30b ). The curvature of the adapter also improves the shock resistance of the adapter by allowing the adapter to flex if dropped or hit. The strap 215 associated with the adapter and the locking mechanism as shown in Figure 7R can encompass any of the modalities described above. Figure 7S provides a front view of the I adapter

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the front surface 10a, the fixed stops 16a and 16b, elements of the ^^ Ee ^ ÍÓay® ^ clamping element 14, clamping retaining elements 14o and 14o and the locking element 15. Figure 7T provides a perspective view of the adapter Figure 7R and a case or housing 100 partially contained in the adapter in the support elements 30a and 30b and includes a strap 215.

In some embodiments, part of the back surface of the adapter contains a sensor, such as a galvanic sensor, that is in communication with posts that correspond to the connectors on the case (see, for example, above and Figure 18A). When the case containing the device is installed in the adapter, the software in the device can be used to detect signals received from the sensor. When used in conjunction with the adapter, case, and mobile device, the sensor can be used to detect the user's blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, carbon dioxide levels, or hemoglobin saturation. In some modes, the sensor may be in communication with the adapter, either wired or wireless, but it does not connect to the adapter; for example, the sensor can be connected to another armband or torso sensor. A micro-controller can be connected to the band, or to the adapter, to allow the processing of data sent to and / or from the sensor.

Figures 8A-8E provide various perspective views of a float for use to house an electronic device and / or a housing or case therefor. The float described here can also be used to house an electronic device connected to adapters disclosed here. Accordingly, the float is of a size and dimension to receive an electronic device or a housing for said device, and is further configured to protect the device from shocks, such as drops, and to protect the device from sinking when subjected to a body of water. Consequently, the float is made up of a material that is capable of floating when subjected to a body of water. Hence, the float can be of any convenient size and dimension, such as a size for

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PROPERTY itself, or can be sized to fit on a tablet!^N88fflfr an Apple or a case for it. For example, in certain embodiments, the float can be configured to receive there a housing, the housing 5 of which houses a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone, and in which case the float can have a width ranging from about 40mm to about 250 mm, such as from about 100 mm to about 200 mm, for example from about 150 mm to about 200 mm, inclusive about 88mm wide and 10 can have a length ranging from about 50mm to about 300mm, as from about 100mm to about 250mm, including from about 150mm to about 200mm, as about 175mm long, and can have a thickness ranging from about 5mm to about 15 100mm, such as from about 10mm to about 50mm, including from about 20mm to about 40mm, about 30mm thick. In other cases, the float can be configured to receive a housing there, the housing of which houses a tablet-type computing device, such as a tablet or an electronic reader, and in such a case, the float can have an exterior width of approximately 50 mm to about 500mm, such as from about 100mm to about 450mm, including from about 150mm to about 400mm, such as from about 200mm to about 350mm, including from about 250mm to about 300mm, including 25 about 242mm in width, and can have an exterior length ranging from about 50mm to about 600mm, such as from about 100mm to about 550 mm, including from about 150mm to about 500mm, such as from about 200mm to about 450mm, including from about 250mm to about 400mm, for example 30 from about 300mm to about 350mm of length, and can have an outer thickness of ranging from about 5mm to about 50mm, such as from about 10mm to about 45mm, include ^) mm to about 40mm, such as from about mm, including from about 25mm to about 30mm, including about 38mm thick. It is understood that the interior dimensions of the float will vary with the dimensions of the electronic device or housing therefor which is configured to be received with the float, and hence both the exterior and interior dimensions will vary accordingly. The above description is not intended to be unduly limited.

For example, the interior dimensions of a float of the description as to receive a mobile phone holder there may vary and in certain cases may have an interior width that is in the range of from about 30mm to about 225mm, such as about 40mm to about 150mm, for example from about 50mm to about 100mm, including approximately 66 mm in width and may have a length ranging from approximately 40 mm to approximately 250 mm, such as approximately 60 mm to approximately 200 mm, including approximately 75 mm to approximately 200 mm, such as approximately 131 mm long, and it may have an inner thickness ranging from about 5mm to about 75mm, such as from about 10mm to about 50mm, including from about 15mm to about 30mm, about 20mm thick. Additionally, the interior dimensions of a float of the description as to receive a tablet housing there may vary and in certain cases it may have an interior width ranging from about 25mm to about 450mm, such as from about 75mm to about 400mm, including from about 100mm to about 350mm, such as from about 150mm to about 300mm, including from about 200mm to about 250mm, including about 210mm in width, and can have an interior length ranging from about 30mm to about 550mm, such as from about 50mm to about 500mm, including from about 100mm to about 450mm , how

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150 mm to about 400 mm, including from around 25thím $ Ta^TO4ilréee ^^ of 350mm, for example from about 250mm to about 266mm in length, and can have an Interior thickness ranging from about 5mm to about 45mm, such as from about 10mm to about 40mm, Including from about 15mm to about 35mm, such as from about 20mm to about 30mm, Including from about 22mm to about 25mm thickness. In certain embodiments, the thickness of a float wall can be from about 5mm to about 50mm, such as from about 10mm to about 40mm, including from about 15mm to about 35mm, for example from about 20mm to about 30mm, Including approximately 25mm for distal proximal side walls and / or a Bottom wall.

FIG. 8A provides a view of a float 70 of the disclosure where the float engages with a lanyard 75 the lanyard of which is configured to allow the float 70 to be carried easily such as to hang around a user's head, neck, wrist , waist or other object. Like adapter 1, float 70 includes an elongated member having a perlmetral portion, wherein the perlmetral portion includes perlmetral walls. The float 70 further includes a cavity defined by the perimeter walls into whose cavity an electronic device or a housing therefor can be inserted. Float 70 includes four corners, and each of the corners may include a structural feature 71 that serves one or more functions. As illustrated the structural features 71a-71d function to structurally support the corners of the float 70, as well as to provide an element by which the float 70 can be connected to a carrier mechanism 75, such as a cord.

As illustrated in Figure 8A, cord 75 includes an elongated body terminating at two opposing connector connector Interfaces 75a, the Interfaces of which engage a connector 75b that is configured to couple a portion of the float 70 or a portion thereof. As illustrated, the 75b connectors are configured to couple a poi

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support member 72, the support members of which are po9W3an'aclo§ ^^^ s proximal corner hook receiving portions 74a and 74b.

In this implementation, supports 71a-71d are positioned at each corner and are configured to couple an inner corner portion and pass through the inner corner portion to the outer corner portion and form a receptacle at the outer corner to enable be coupled to a carrier mechanism to be transported. As illustrated, four supports 71a-71d are provided at each of the corners, thereby allowing the carrier device 75 to be connected to either corner and thereby allowing the housed device to be carried in a variety of orientations, eg, horizontally and / or vertically. The corners, therefore, are configured to receive a hook member portion of the support member, and accordingly the corners include notched receiving portions 74a-74d. In various cases, three, or two, or even just one corner may be attached to a support member 71, or the support member may be positioned not in a corner but on one or more sides, and / or the support member 71 will have a configuration other than that provided here as long as it is capable of supporting one side or corner of the float and / or allowing a carrier device to be connected to it to carry the float.

The float also includes various openings, such as along its perimeter and / or its elongated surface. For example, there may be one or a plurality of openings positioned along its perimeter portion and / or one or more openings in its elongated surface member. For example, exemplified in Figure 8B, there are two openings 72a and 72b positioned in their proximal portion, for example, to align with a headphone jack port and / or on the on / off button of an underlying protected device thereby allowing access thereto, and there are two openings 72c and 72d positioned at their proximal portion, for example, to align with a microphone and / or speaker portion of an underlying housed device. There is also an opening 72e in one of its side portions, for example, to align with a

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volume and / or silence, as well as an aperture 76 positioned elongated or larger, for example, to align with a mechanical device of an underlying housed device. Also depicted are support openings 74c and 74d that receive the hook portion of the support members 72c and 72d.

Figure 8C provides a distal portion of float 70 where cord connectors 75b are configured to engage the hook portion of support members 71c and 71 d, whose support members are positioned in the distal corner hook receiving portions. 74c and 74d. Figure 8D provides a distal corner of the float of Figure 8C showing in detail the hook member portion of the support member 71c as well as its connection to the cord connector 75b. Figure 8E provides a front view of an alternate embodiment of a float 70, including opening 76. The opening for the camera of the underlying portable electronic device can be any shape that allows camera operation but does not interfere with the floating properties of the float.

Figures 9A-9G provide various perspective views of a mounting adapter 80 for use in conjunction with an adapter 1 of our disclosure. The mounting adapter 80 is configured at one end such that it is coupled with an adapter 1 of the description, as by association with an accessory opening 20 of the adapter 1, and at the other end the mounting adapter 80 is configured to be coupled to a mounting system, like the one described here. Mounting adapter 80 may have any suitable configuration as long as it is capable of coupling to an adapter 1 of the description and then coupling adapter 1 to one or more tertiary mounting members.

As can be seen with respect to Figure 9A, in this embodiment, mounting adapter 80 is configured to be associated with adapter 1 through engagement with accessory opening 20. For example, mounting adapter 80 includes a member base having an upper surface 80a and a lower surface 80b, where the

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Base Mounting Adapter 80 is configured | adapter 1 through accessory opening 20. Base member 80 further includes attached edge rails 81a and 81b, as in the perimeter portion of bottom surface 80b of base member 80, which are configured to engage a portion of Perimeter edge of adapter 1 to which to mount adapter 80. Base member 80 can have any suitable configuration as long as it is able to associate mounting adapter 80 with adapter 1.

Accordingly, in this embodiment, the base member 80 includes attached edge rails 81a and 81b, which are configured to engage edges 12a and 12b of adapter 1 such that rails 81a and 81b wrap at least partially around edges 12a and 12b to further prevent the attached base of mounting adapter 80 from rotating relative to adapter 1. The attached base of mounting adapter 80 need not move relative to adapter 1 because it includes a mounting adapter element 83, whose mounting adapter element 83 is configured to interface with a suitable mounting element in a movable coupling.

Accordingly, although the movable coupling of the mounting adapter element 83 with the mounting element can be configured in any convenient way as long as the coupling allows the coupling of the adapter 1 with the mounting element, as in a movable coupling, in this embodiment , the coupling is achieved through the articulated element 84. Specifically, the adapter base 80 includes a projection 83, for example, a mounting adapter element, the projection of which includes in its distal portion a mounting coupling member 84 which in this embodiment is configured as a hinge member. Articulating member 84 may include one or more tip elements, which in this case includes two tip elements 84a and 84b, however it is understood that one, two, three, or more tip elements could be included.

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Additionally, as can be seen with respect to IcHlíJura adapter base member 80 includes an opening 86a, guide 88a opening or q · configured to receive a bolt member 86b, for example a screw, a rivet or other connection mechanism through the same, which bolt member 86b can be used to connect adapter base member 80 to adapter 1, as in accessory opening 20, whose opening 20 in this case is a corresponding opening dimensioned to closely receive the bolt member 86b therethrough.

However, it should be understood that this connection configuration can be configured in any convenient way. For example, although the descriptions here provide an exemplified way in which the adapter base member 80 is attached to the adapter via accessory openings 20 and 86a via a suitable bolt member 86b, the particular engagement mechanism may differ from that stated. here in many different suitable ways. For example, in various cases, the adapter base member 80 may be coupled to an adapter 1 by a corresponding snap-on interface, as depicted with reference to FIG. 4G, to a corresponding snap interface, hinge interfaces Correspondingly, a snap lock interface, an adhesive interface, a hook and loop interface, a stud or rivet interface, a slide and latch interface, and the like. Specifically, in certain cases, instead of having a bolt receiving interface 86, the adapter base member 80 may include a security lock interface 25, as illustrated in FIG. 4B, whose security lock interface may include one or a plurality of safety latches, each of which safety latches includes an accessory protrusion interface that is configured to engage an accessory protrusion, for example 20c, of a member for accessory 20.

FIG. 9B provides a perspective view of a back surface 80b of mounting adapter 80. Adapter base member 80 ⁷⁶ IMPI includes a bolt retention member from abertunttn &amp; Jaí «ctwQ ⁷ “D € LA FROnEDAD

INDUSTRIAL retaining _ forms a boundary around a bolt retaining opening 86a. As indicated above, opening 86a is configured paid leL'itrii a¹ 86b bolt mltiiTibru, for example, a screw, a rivet, or other connecting mechanism, out there. Mounting adapter 80 includes a projection 83 that is configured as a mounting adapter element that is configured as a link member 84. Articulating member 84 includes two tip elements 84a and 84b, which articulating tip elements 84a and 84b define an articulating receiving opening 85a that is configured to receive corresponding articulating tip elements from a mounting member. The mounting adapter element 83 also includes an opening 85b, such as a pin receiving opening that is configured to receive a connecting element, such as a pin, the pin of which can be inserted through the corresponding hinge openings of the mounting adapter member and mounting member to couple the two together in a movable alignment. Also shown are the attached edge rails 81a and 81b.

Figure 9C provides a perspective view of the mounting adapter 80 connected to an adapter 1 of the disclosure. The front surface 80a of the mount adapter 80 contacts a rear surface 10b of the adapter 1. The bolt retaining opening 86a of the adapter aligns with the accessory opening 20 of the adapter and a connector 86b, eg a bolt, Inserts out there to couple the adapter and adapter accessory together. A connector retainer 87b, eg, a nut, is then positioned on the connector retainer member 87a and the nut engages the bolt to secure engagement of the adapter with the adapter. In this embodiment, this connection is a fixed connection, where the adapter fitting is attached to the adapter in a non-movable coupling. However, in other cases, such as those provided with respect to Figures 9E-9G, the mounting adapter can be configured to be coupled to the adapter in a movable manner.

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Figure 9D provides a perspective view^Nrof^Tl ^ front supferfiCTe 10a of the adapter of figure 9C with the adapter 80-attached to it. ,

Figure 9E provides another embodiment of a mounting adapter 90 to be used in conjunction with an adapter 1 of the disclosure to allow adapter 1 to engage a convenient mounting member. In this embodiment, the mounting adapter 90 is configured as an elongated member, the elongated member of which is defined by opposite front and rear surfaces that offset each other by opposite side surfaces. The elongated member is further defined by a proximal portion and a distal portion, the portions of which each include a mating interface 91 and 94, respectively. The coupling interfaces of the proximal and distal portions of the elongate member can have any convenient configuration as long as they are capable of interacting in a coupling coupled with adapter 1 and / or with a mounting member or accessory therefor.

As can be seen with respect to FIG. 9E, in this embodiment, the proximal and distal coupling portions of the elongate member 90 are configured as Hinge Interfaces 91 and 94. The Proximal Hinge Interface 91 in this case includes three tip members 91a , 91b, and 91c that are separated from each other by a space 92a, the space of which is dimensioned to receive corresponding tip members from another mounting adapter, adapter, or mounting member to engage therewith. It should be understood however that less or more than three tip members may be Included. The tip members each include a connector, eg, pin, Interface 92b, the Interface of which is configured as an opening through which a connector 93, eg, a pin, can be Inserted to couple adapter fitting 90 to the other adapter accessory, adapter or mounting member.

The dlstal 94 hinge interface also includes tip members. In this case, the proximal articulation interface 94 includes two tip members 94a and 94b, however it is understood that said interface can include one, two, three, or more tip members that depend on the c

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The tip members 94a and 94b are separated from each other by an esp'áKtéTSba, the space of which is dimensioned to receive tip members, rnrmypnnrlionton tte · another mounting adapter, adapter or mounting member to engage therewith. Accordingly, the tip members each include a connector, for example, pin, interface 95b, the interface of which is configured as an opening through which a connector 93, for example, a pin, can be inserted to couple the adapter 90 to the other adapter fitting, adapter, or mounting member.

Figures 9F and 9G provide a perspective view of the mounting adapter 90 of Figure 9E attached to an adapter 1. Specifically, Figure 9F provides a perspective view of a mounting adapter 90 attached to a rear surface of an adapter 1 of the description. The connection interface 91 of the proximal portion of the mounting adapter 90 is aligned with the opening 20 of the adapter 1 so that the adapter 90 contacts a rear surface 10b of the adapter 1. The opening for the adapter 20 has a connector, for example a pin, such as a screw or bolt or the like, inserted therethrough, the pin of which passes through the connector interface 92a, for example, the pin opening of the tip members 91. A locking member, for example a nut, is additionally coupled to the connector to couple adapter 90 to adapter 1. In this embodiment, this connection is not a fixed connection, because mounting adapter 90 can rotate around the bolt member or pin. IF a fixed connection is desired, an additional connecting member, for example a screw, may be inserted, as through the distal interface portion, to pass through adapter 1 and thereby block the alignment of adapter member 90. FIG. 9G provides a perspective view of the front surface 10a of the adapter of Figure 9F with the adapter 90 attached to it.

Figure 10A provides a perspective view of a mount

107 for adapter 1 using adapters 80, 90 shown in Figures 9A-9G. The proximal end of mount 107 includes a hinge region 108 with three hinge regions 10δϊ jMbSVT¹

MEXICAN INSTITUTE interact with one of the articulation regions of the ones joined by a pin 109. The distal end of the mount includes a base fixation region 110. The base fixation region includes a left groove 110a and a right groove 110b to connect to a base. It also includes a left 111a and right 111b distal hook as well as a left 111c and right 111d proximal hook to removably connect to a base. Mount 107 also includes a central region 112 connecting the proximal end of mount 107 to base mount region 110 at the point of connection to base mount region 113. Center region 112 then curves from this point of attachment 113 to hinge region 108. This curvature reduces mounting mass and provides additional flexibility.

Figure 10B provides a perspective view of the mount 107. A left groove 112a and right 112b are shown in the central region to provide mounting flexibility and reduce mounting mass. The central region of mount 112 connects to the proximal end of the base fixation region.

FIG. 10C provides a perspective view of a base 114 connecting to the base attachment region 110 of assembly 107 shown in FIG. 10B. The base mounting region 110 of the mounting 107 shown in FIG. 10B slides into the right grooves 105a and left 105b shown on either side of the mounting mounting region 118 of the base 114 shown in FIG. 10C. The central projection 116 shown in the mounting attachment region 118 of the base 114 of FIG. 10C holds the mounting 107 of the FIG. 10B in place when it slides under the right slots 115a and left 115b in the base 114.

FIG. 10D provides a perspective view of assembly 107 of FIG. 10B connected to base 114 of FIG. 10C. Base mounting region 110 of mounting 107 slides into mounting mounting region 118 of base 114. Right slot 115a of base 114 is shown interacting with right slot 110a of mounting 107. Right slot

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MEXICAN INSTITUTE that cannot be seen in this perspective. In this configuration ^ wéfila can be connected to the joints shown in the assembly using the adapters 80, 90 shown in Figures 9A-9G. The base can be connected to an article or structure. For example, the item or structure could be a helmet, skateboard, surfboard, hat, lanyard, or wall.

Figure 10E provides a perspective view of the mounts shown in Figure 10D and Figure 9G. Two joints 94a and 94b protrude from the assembly connected to the adapter 1, which engage with the joints 108a, 108b and 108c. Pin 109 is inserted through the hole made when these hinges engage properly. A mounting tension member 116 allows tension to be applied to the joints through the length of the pin. This holds adapter 1 in place relative to mount 107 and base 114.

Figure 10F provides a side perspective view of the mount 107 connected to the base 114 as well as the mounting adapter 90 shown in Figure 9E. The use of mount 107 and mount adapter 90 together allows adapter 1 to be hinged relative to base 114 at two points, providing additional flexibility in positioning adapter 1. Figure 10G provides a perspective view of mounting 107 and mounting adapter 90 shown in Figure 10F and Figure 9E attached to adapter 1 and base 114 of Figure 10C. Articulation interfaces 91a, 91b and 91c engage with Articulation Interfaces 94a and 94b. These form a channel through which pin 93 passes through. The assembly further includes a mounting tension member 117 analogous to the pin tightener described above for Figure 10E.

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Figure 11A provides a perspective view of mount 107 and mounting adapter 90 connected to a suction cup base 125. In the embodiment shown, two mounts are used with the adapter as shown in Figure 10G. The mount 107 shown in Figure 10G is then connected to the suction cup base 125 instead of the base shown in Figure 10G. the basis of

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⁸¹ suction cup 125 can be adjusted using the tens &lt;

joint tensioning member 121. Thus, the orientation of the suction cup assembly 122b can be adjusted at two points at the base created within the suction cup 122b by manipulating the vacuum arm 122c on the top cover of the suction cup 122a. The vacuum can be released by pressing the vacuum release button 122d. Figure 11B shows the suction cup base 125 and mounts from a different perspective with adapter 1 connected to mounting adapter 90.

Figure 11C shows a perspective view of a different embodiment of a base with a suction cup bottom 97. This base has a spherical mount 98 to interact with the tension member 68 described in Figure 6E. This mounting system allows adapter 1 to be hinged in the position where tension member 68 interacts with ball mount 98, but also at ball mount hinge 99a, tightened by ball mount hinge tension member 99b. Thus, an adapter 1 positioned in the ball mount 98 could rotate and bend through its Interaction with the tension member 68. Furthermore, the ball mount 98 itself can be hinged from one side through its ball mount joint 99a. In addition, the arm link 99c enables the entire arm comprising the ball mount link 99a and ball mount tensioning member 99b to be articulated along another axis, through manipulation of the arm link tensioning member 99d.

The vacuum is created within the suction cup 100d by manipulating the vacuum arm 100b in the top cover of the suction cup 100c. The vacuum can be released by pressing the vacuum release button 100a.

Figure 11D shows a perspective view of the ball mount 98, as well as its ball mount link 99a and the ball joint tension member. Figure 11E shows a bottom view of the suction cup base 97. This view shows the suction cup 100d as well as the vacuum release tab 100e. After the vacuum arm 100b and the vacuum release button 100a have been manipulated, the release tab

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vacuum can be pulled to release the vacuum and remove more ax ^ ve ' ^{1 1} * ¹ ΓΗ'ΙΑ »» Π »117 ·, ΛΙ · of a surface.

Fig. 11F shows a peptile view of the suction cup base 97 connected to an adapter 1 through its tensioning member 68 in the spherical mount. This allows adapter 1 to rotate and pivot in any direction and eliminates the need for two or more mounts as described in Figure 11B. However, the mounts and adapter described here are compatible with the ball or link mechanism.

Figure 11G shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an adapter connected to a suction cup base. Similar modes of the adapter are also shown in Figures 1D-1H, and similar modes of the clamping element 14 and the locking element 15 are shown in Figures 2H-2M. The adapter includes a clamping element 14 and a locking element 15 held between the clamping retaining elements 14o and 14p. The adapter also includes hard stops 16a and 16b, support elements 30a and 30b, cutout portion 32b (cutout portion 32a not shown), and cutouts of support elements 30c and 30d. The suction cup base connects to the adapter on the elongated member 10, the suction cup base including a tensioning member 68, a suction cup arm 120 connected to a sphere (not shown), an arm articulating tensioning member 121 allowing the adjusting the orientation of the suction cup arm 120. Figure 11H provides a perspective view of an alternative configuration of the adapter connected to a suction cup base of Figure 11G, in which the adapter rotates horizontally on the ball mount (not shown) with respect to the suction cup arm 120.

FIG. 12A is a perspective view of a wide base 123 similar to that described in FIG. 10C. However, the wide base 123 of Figure 12A has a larger surface area for contacting an article or structure. This surface area is made of a skirt region 124 around the mounting fastener screed 118. For example, the item or structure could be a helmet, skateboard, surfboard, hat, lanyard, or wall. This larger area allows for greater is

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when it is connected to an article or structure. The redSrtan / I ^ Vefí ^^ B ^ broad 123 allows easy removal of the broad base 123 from an article or structure after adhering to an article or structure.

FIG. 12B shows the wide base 123 of FIG. 12A with the mounting 107 shown in FIG. 10B attached. Figure 12C shows adapter 1 connected to the same mount 107 and wide base 123. In other embodiments, the mount could include the spherical mount 98 shown in Figures 11C-11F.

Figure 13A shows an adapter 1, mounting tension member

116 and mounting system for a tube 135, for example a tube in the frame of a bicycle. The mounting system for a tube 135 allows the tube to pass through its central cavity 134. The clamping screws 129a and 129b are then adjusted to decrease the size of the central cavity 134 to fit the tube. The hinge mount 131 found in the mounting system for a tube 135 can then interact with the adapter like the mounts shown in Figures 11A-11B. Figure 13B shows the mounting system assembled with adapter 1. In other embodiments, the mounting could include the ball mount 98 shown in Figures 11C-11F.

Figure 14A shows a harness system 136 for mounting adapter 1 in a human body. Harness system 136 connects to a mounting system 137 that is positioned on the user's body. Mounting 107 in mounting system 137 is the same mounting shown in Figure 10B and can be positioned in the mounting system using a similar mounting fixing region 118. However, the mounting could include spherical mounting 98 shown in Figures 11C-11F. Figure 14B shows the same mounting system 136 with an adapter 1 connected to it. Figure 14C shows the mounting system as it would be arranged to be used by a person from the front. Figure 14C shows how the strap system 138 is applied to a person. The right shoulder straps 138a and left 138b pass over the subject's shoulders and connect to the upper end of the mounting system. The right waist straps 1

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The size of the straps in strap system 138 can be adjusted using adjuster 139 shown on the left waist strap. In other modes, it could be on either strap. Figure 14D provides a rear view. Right shoulder straps 138a and left 138b are attached at shoulder strap connector 141. Right waist straps 138d and left 138c are attached at waist strap connector 142. The rear strap 138e connects the shoulder strap connector 141 and the waist strap connector 142. The strap system can be one as shown in Figures 14A-14D or the strap system shown in Figures 7E-7Q could also be used.

Figure 15A shows a head harness system 143 for mounting adapter 1 on a human head. The head strap system 144 connects to a mounting system 145 that is positioned on the user's head. Mounting 107 in mounting system 145 is the same mount shown in Figure 10B, but the mount could include spherical mount 98 shown in Figures 11C-11F. Adapter 1 is also shown in Figure 15A. Figure 15B also shows the same head harness system 143 with adapter 1 connected. Figure 15C shows the head harness system 143 as it would be arranged to be worn by a person from the front. Left strap 144a, right strap 144b and top strap all make contact with the mounting system and pass to the back of the user's head. Figure 15D provides a view of mounting system 143 with adapter 1 connected as worn by a person. The strap system 144 can be one as shown in Figures 14A-14C or the strap system shown in Figures 7E-7Q could also be used.

Figure 16A provides a front proximal perspective view of a case with a charging system 146 that allows an electronic device contained within case 146 without opening case 146. The four connectors 147a, 147b, 147c, and 147d at the bottom of the Case 146 is electrically attached to the electronic device within Case 146. Two of

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the connectors are electrically terminals two other connectors send and receive data. This arrangement '^ gj ^^ cl; of example. Any provision could be used that would allow the electronic device to be charged without opening the case. Figure 16B provides a front distal perspective view of the same case 146. Figure 16C provides a posterior proximal view of the same case 146. Figure 16D provides a posterior distal view of the same case. Figure 16E provides a posterior proximal view of the same case 146. Figure 16F provides another posterior proximal view of the same case 146.

Fig. 17A shows a posterior proximal view of the case 146 itself. Here, the proximal door 148 of the case 146 has been removed, showing the 30-pin connector 149 that interacts with the electronic device to provide power and data synchronization. Also shown is the proximal opening 150 of the case 146. The proximal opening 150 has a 30-pin plug 153 for insertion of the 30-pin connector 149. In accordance with certain embodiments, the proximal opening interacts with proximal door 148 to create a watertight seal. The tabs on the front 151 and rear 152 sides of case 146 allow proximal door 148 to be securely connected to case 146.

Figure 17B shows the opposite perspective of the proximal door 148 of the case 146. The connection between the four connectors 147a, 147b, 147c and 147d that pass through the proximal wall 155 of the proximal door 148 and the 30-contact connector 149 is shown. The cables connecting the four connectors 154a, 154b, 154c, and 154d to the 30-pin connector 149 are shown greatly enlarged in order to show the connection.

Figure 17C shows the same perspective with the four connectors 147a, 147b, 147c, and 147d hidden behind a circuit board 156 and the cables 154a, 154b, 154c, and 154d connecting the circuit board 156 and four connectors 147a, 147b, 147c and 147d with the 30-contact connector 149 are hidden behind the 30-contact connector 149. Figure 17D shows a perspective view of the proximal door 148 of the case 146. The proximal door 148 has

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a U-shaped design. The front walls 157 and postSfTSíüíflSl ^ I;

Proximal 148 contain tabs 157a and 158a that allow proximal door 148 to connect the front 151 and rear 152 sides of proximal opening 15U and thereby connect them to case 146. These tabs 157a and 158a interact with front walls 151 and rear 152 of proximal opening 150 to create tension, holding proximal door 148 in place when inserted into proximal opening 150 in case 146.

Figure 17E provides a view of the proximal opening of case 146 as well as a side view of proximal door 148. Figure 17F shows exterior and interior perspectives of proximal door 148. Figure 17G shows proximal door 148 being inserted into the proximal opening 150 of kit 146. Figure 17H ​​is a side view of the proximal door being inserted into the proximal kit opening. Tabs 157a and 158a are shown on the front 157 and rear 158 walls of proximal door 148.

In some forms of the case, the proximal door is detachable from the case and may or may not remain connected to the case by a mechanical connection. In some embodiments, the proximal gate is connected to the case by a hinge. The proximal door can be beveled to guide the door into the case and allow the Interface connector (eg, a 30-pin connector) to connect to the proximal door to contact a port for a device in the case. A gasket can be attached to either the proximal opening or the proximal door to help create a watertight seal. The circuit board in the proximal door can also help create a watertight seal.

In some forms of the case, only two connectors can be used, for example as electrical + and - terminals, or as connectors for sending and receiving data. In some embodiments, more than four connectors can be used. The connectors may be capable of transmitting digital, analog or optical signal data, such as audio, video, control signals, security signals, biometric data, and the like. In some modalities,

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connectors may be able to transmit fluids, such as (»sM&gt; -líqI¡¡d #

Mexican Institute Say THE PROPERTY to supply energy from a fuel cell?^or,L0S^Lthey can be projected, recessed, or at the same level as the »edge of the case. The connectors can be taut or elasticized.

The interface connector can be, for example, a 30-pin connector, a USB connector (standard, mini, or micro), a “LIGHTNING” connector, or a DISPLAYPORT connector (standard or mini). The connectors that pass through the proximal gate are sealed to prevent liquid from passing through the proximal gate. The connectors that pass through the proximal gate can be constructed of any suitable material that can transmit a signal, such as beryllium copper. Preferably, the connectors are corrosion resistant, and can be plated in a corrosion resistant substance, such as gold or gold alloy.

In some embodiments, the proximal gate may also contain an integrated circuit (IC) in communication with the interface connector. The IC may be an authentication IC that enables one or more software applications on the device to confirm that the case is in use with the device. The authentication IC can also confirm that the case is not a fake. In some embodiments, an authentication IC is housed within the interface connector. In some embodiments, the authentication IC is housed in an adapter, such as the adapter shown in Figures 18A18C and described below.

In some embodiments, the proximal gate may also contain a sensor to ensure that a signal or electrical power passes through only when the case containing the device is anchored. The sensor can have a transmitter, a receiver, or a transmitter and a receiver and communicates with the circuit board at the proximal gate. The sensor can be any sensor suitable for detecting anchoring, such as an optical sensor, magnetic sensor, pressure sensor, or voltage sensor. In some embodiments, a radio frequency identification chip (RFID chip) can be connected to the proximal gate. The RFID chip can be passive, active, or passive battery-assisted. The

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MEXICAN INSTITUTE interrogate the RFID chip and receive radio signals transmrfi ^ ás'j '^ esdé' proximal door is separated from the case, the device in the case, or other device, must be able to detect the RFID chip in the proximal door when it is within the RFID chip interrogation zone, regardless of whether the proximal door is clearly visible to the user. In some embodiments, an RFID sensor or chip is housed in an adapter, such as that shown in Figures 18A-18C and described below.

Figure 18A provides a front perspective of an adapter 1 that has been equipped with a charging system for an electronic device within the case 146 described in Figures 17A-17H or a case with a similar energy transmission mechanism in its proximal region. . At the proximal end 162 of adapter 1 there are four electronic posts 159 corresponding to four connectors on proximal door 148 of a case for an electronic device. These posts 159 could be arranged to fit any connector arrangement at the proximal door 148 or proximal end of a case. The four posts 159 connect to a 12V car charger 161 using a 160 cable.

However, any connector to a power source could be used. A two or three pin connector could be used for any wall outlet. Any data / power connectors that interact with a computer could also be used, including USB and FireWire connectors.

Figure 18B shows the same adapter 1 shown in Figure 18A mounted to a suction cup base 163 through a spherical mount. The suction cup base 163 is connected to the adapter through a spherical mount held within a tensioning element 68 connected to the adapter 1. The suction cup base includes a suction cup 163c in which a vacuum is created using the vacuum lever 163a. The suction cup body 163b provides stability for the suction cup base 163 on the suction cup 163c. The suction cup tab 163d allows easier removal of the vacuum cup 163a 163a.

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Figure 18C shows the same adapter 1v suction cup base 163 on the opposite side. Figure 18D shows the same adapter with a suction cup mount from the bottom. From this perspective, ball joint 164 can be seen within the spherical accessory member receiving receptacle 62 surrounded by tension member 68. This perspective also provides a view of a 30-pin plug 165 to power and provide data connection to all four posts. This adapter could be used with any mounting, including those shown in Figures 11A11F.

Figure 19A shows an enlarged view of the four posts 159 at the proximal end 162 of adapter 1 that interact with four connectors at the proximal end of a case. The posts are held within the proximal corners of the adapter 1. Figure 19B shows the posterior proximal end of the adapter. This end has a socket for a 30-pin 165 connector to connect the four posts 159 to power and / or data. Also shown is a 30-pin connector 166 that could be connected by cable to a connector for power or data transmission. Figure 19C shows a 30-pin connector 166 inserted into socket 165 at proximal rear end 162 of adapter 1. Tensioner 68 is also shown surrounding ball joint 164. Figure 19D shows an enlarged view of the four posts 159 in adapter 1 that interacts with the four connectors 147a, 147b, 147c and 147d in proximal door 148 of case 146. Figure 19E provides a front proximal perspective view of a case 146 with a charging system that allows an electronic device contained within the case without opening the case. Figure 19F shows the same view as Figure 19B without the 30-pin connector.

Figure 20A shows adapter 1 with four posts 159 and case 46 with four connectors 147a, 147b, 147c, and 147d at its proximal door 148. Suction cup base 163 is also shown * - -La * τι ^r MEXICAN INSTITUTE

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FIG. 21A shows one embodiment, where proximal handle 148 is directly connected to a power / data transmission source via cable 165. In this embodiment, interior door walls 157 and 158 have triangular flanges 157b and 158b. therein which assist proximal gate 148 to connect to proximal opening 150 in kit 146. FIG. 21B is a side view of the proximal gate 148 itself. Proxlmal gate 148 was the same as described above, except that the four connectors are replaced with a connector wired directly 165 to a power source or a data transmission source. In certain embodiments, an O-ring is placed around the inner door connector 166 from which the 30-contact connector 149 extends. This O-ring improves the waterproof appearance of the case. Also shown are the triangular flanges on the front 157b and rear 158b walls of proximal door 148. The front wall flange 157a is also present. Figure 21C is a perspective view of the proximal gate.

Figure 21D provides a side perspective of a USB 167 connector. In certain embodiments, this USB 167 connector is used to connect the cable 165 integrated in the proximal port 148 to a computer or connector for access to a power or data source. Figure 21E provides a proximal side view of proxlmal door 148. In this embodiment, triangular flanges 157b and 158b are absent on front 157 and rear 158 of proxlmal door 148. In this embodiment, the tabs 157 and 158a shown on the front 157 and rear 158 sides of the proxlmal door 148 hold the door in place when inserted into the proxlmal opening 150 of the case 146. Figure 21F provides a rear view of the case 146 showing a further embodiment of proximal gate 148. In this embodiment, proximal gate 148 connects to case 146 via a link 167. Figure 21G shows a front view of the back half of case 168 with the door.

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FIG. 22A shows a front view of an induction coil 170 that, in certain embodiments, is installed in the cases 146 described herein. Induction coil 170 allows charging of the electronic device within case 146 without opening case 146. Thus, induction coil 170 allows charging of electronic device without penetrating case 146 with a cable of any kind. The induction coil 170 is linked to a 30-pin connector 149 through a circuit board 171 and wires 172. When the induction coil in the case is in close proximity to a second induction coil connected to a power source , the proximity of the two induction coils forms a transformer and allows supplying a charging voltage to the device. In some modalities, the induction coil is connected to another type of connector or contact capable of supplying power to the device, such as a USB connector (standard, mini or micro) or a LIGHTNING connector. The 30-pin connector 149 can be inserted into the electronic device or an adapter in the case 146 to charge the device from the coil 170. Figure 22B shows a rear view of the same induction coil 170. In some embodiments, the power supply connector or contact forms part of a waterproof proximal door, such as that described above in Figures 16A to 17H. In some embodiments, the case does not have a proximal door, and the power supply connector connects directly to the case.

FIG. 22C offers a front detailed view of cable 172 and 30-pin connector 149. 30-pin connector 149 points back towards induction coil 170. Thus, the electronic device can be connected to connector 149 at its proximal end and positioned above coil 170. Figure 22D shows a rear detailed view of another embodiment of cable 172 and 30-pin connector 149. In this embodiment, the 30-pin connector 149 projects 90 degrees from cable 172 perpendicular to the surface of cable 172 and induction coil 170. This orientation is appropriate for electronic devices with a connector on their back surface or for interacting with an adapter that connects direct ^ rij ^ |}] pi] and electronic.

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Figure 22E provides a proximal rear perspective of the case 146 including an induction coil 170. This proximal end of the case has a proximal opening 150 that has not been covered by a proximal door 148. Figure 22F shows the induction coil 170 shown in Figure 22B positioned along the rear portion 168 of a case 146. Cable 172 extending from coil 170 enters proximal opening 150 at the proximal end of case 146. Figure 22G provides a posterior proximal view of the case 146 in the shape of the induction coil 170 shown through the surface of the rear portion 168 of the case. Circuit board 171 at the proximal end of cable 172 extends from induction coil 170 to proximal opening 150. Figure 22H provides a proximal view of case 146 showing the interior of proximal opening 150 and circuit board 173 from within. Again, induction coil 170 is shown through the back surface of back portion 168 of case 146. Figure 22I is a front view of the proximal end of back portion 168 of case 146. Here, the circuit board 171 is shown while the induction coil 170 is concealed, embedded in the rear wall of the rear portion 168 of the case 146. The proximal door 148 is configured with a hinge 167 and is shown closed. Figure 22J provides a perspective view of the rear portion 168 of the case 146 with the induction coil 170 embedded in the rear wall of the rear portion 168 of the case 146. The proximal door 148 is shown configured with a hinge 167 and open. In some embodiments, the proximal gate is not connected to the case, nor is it linked to the case by a case via a mechanical connection. Circuit board 171 connects to door 148 via cable 172. Figure 22K shows the rear view of the case. The induction coil and associated circuitry are located within the wall of the case 146.

Figure 22L shows a charger 174 which is associated with the induction coil mode of the case 146. The charger 174 is formed to hold the case 146 on a second bobiij

INSTITUTO MEXICANO powers the induction coil 170. The second coil powers electrical energy from a power source, such as a battery, generator, or from a wall outlet. Cable 176 at the distal end of charger 174 connects to a power source and electrically connects to the second induction coil. Fig. 22M shows the case 146 with an induction coil 170 containing an electronic device that interacts with the induction charger 174. Note that the case 146 does not have to directly contact the induction charger 174 for power to flow to the induction coil 170 and thus to the electronic device. In certain embodiments, the induction charger 174 is formed so that the case 146 can lie inside it, but the charger 174 could also lie flat with the case 146 placed on top of it in any orientation, such as the perpendicular orientation shown in the Figure 22M. The induction coil in the case and the second induction coil in the induction charger need only be in close proximity and alignment to allow the two coils to interact electromagnetically and allow energy transfer between them. In some embodiments, the induction charger is sealed in a way that prevents liquid, such as water, from entering the induction charger. In some embodiments, the induction charger allows a device to be charged inside a case when exposed to a liquid, such as water.

Figure 23A shows an adapter 1 with a 30-pin connector 177 associated therewith. This 30-pin connector 177 can be directly connected to an electronic device contained within a case 146 that has a proximal door 148 that allows direct access to the device. FIG. 23B shows a similar adapter 1, wherein instead of a 30-pin connector 177, adapter 1 includes a four-post device 178 that can interact with the four-connector mode of case 146.

Figure 23C shows a plug for a 30-pin connector to receive a 30-pin insertion portion there for charging and / or transmitting data when coupled to t

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Electronic as to a power cable for Contacts Contact / data transfer cable. The childish plug pn ^ irinnarciP ρπ any convenient place in the holder, and in this case it is positioned at the proximal posterior end. In certain embodiments, the plug is positioned in the proximal posterior portion of adapter 1.

Figure 23D shows a proximal front perspective of the rear portion 168 of kit 146 with a proximal door 148 with four pins 181a, 181b, 181c and 181d to Interact with the posts shown in Figure 23B. These pins 181a, 181b, 181c, and 181d can be in any appropriate number or configuration to transmit power and / or data to the electronic device within case 146. The pins on proximal gate 148 communicate electronically with the electronic device through wires 154a, 154b, 154c, and 154d and the 30-pin connector 149. The size of wires 154a, 154b, 154c, and 154d are exaggerated to show the connection.

Figure 23E shows the view of the proximal interior of a support

182 for an electronic device held within the case 146 shown above in Figure 23D. The four pins 181a, 181b, 181c, and 181 d at proximal door 148 of kit 146 join with pins 180a, 180b, 180c, and 180d at proximal base 183 of this bracket 182. Figure 23F shows a rear view of the support 182. A plug for a 30-pin connector 184 is shown in the rear portion of bracket 182 that connects to the four pins 180a, 180b, 180c, and 180d shown in Figure 23E. This form of connection to energy and / or data is an example. Any form of connection can be used to transmit power and / or data to the bracket and thereby to the electronic device in the case 146. This perspective also provides a view of the base 185 of the bracket 182. Figure 23G shows case 146 positioned within bracket 182 so that pins 181a, 181b, 181c, and 181 d in proximal door 148 of case 146 are in contact with pins 180a, 180b, 180c, and 180d in bracket 182. This allows the

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Figure 24A shows a front view of a battery 101a that can be used in conjunction with the kit described herein to provide a supplemental power source to an electronic device. Battery 101a connects to circuit board 102 via two cables, a left cable 101b and a right cable 101c. The connection between the battery and a circuit board can be made using any method known in the art. In certain modalities, a circuit board is not necessary and the battery is connected directly to an electronic device through a cable and / or a connector. Also shown is a 30-pin connector 103 that connects the battery to an outlet on the electronic device. This 30-contact connector 103 can be oriented in any direction allowing easy access to the 30-contact connector 103 to the electronic device. In addition to a 30-pin connector, the connector that connects the battery to an outlet on the electronic device can be any convenient connector known in the art, such as a USB connector (standard, mini, micro) or LIGHTNING connector.

Figure 24B shows battery 101a from a rear view. The left 101b and right 101c cables are both shown connecting the battery 101a to the circuit board 102. Also shown on the circuit board is a micro USB 104 connector. The micro USB 104 connector is used to provide data access to the electronic device. while electronically coupled to battery 101a. The micro USB 104 connector or any other type of connector that serves the same function can be positioned near the proximal end of the circuit board or battery to allow access to the connector. Figure 24C shows the battery 101a positioned in the rear portion of a case 105. The battery 101a is positioned on or within the rear portion of the case 105. Micro USB connector 104 can be accessed through proximal door 106 at the proximal end of case 105. In this way, data can be transmitted to and from the electronic device without

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battery 101a. In certain modes, the mioF &amp; 's ^ BSCKjge ^ connector replaces other connection options, such as other USB configurations or a 30-pin configuration. In certain embodiments, the electronic device and battery 101a can both be charged by connecting via the micro USB connector 104, or other type of connector to a power source.

The invention also contemplates cases, including cases containing a battery (see for example, Figures 24A-24C), which also include an integrated flash unit integrated into the rear portion of a case. Depending on the number and position of the electronic digital camera (s) included in the electronic device to be housed inside the case, the flash can serve as the primary or only flash for the camera associated or as a supplemental flash to a flash drive Included in the electronic device.

Preferably, the flash mounted on the case will be synchronized with the digital camera with which it is associated when the device is housed inside the case. In many embodiments this is accomplished using a preferably programmable electronic timing circuit, which can either be in the device or in the case. When the timer circuit is in the device, the flash mounted in the case of the invention is in electrical communication with the device so that it can be activated when necessary. In such embodiments, the Interior of the case includes the set of electronic circuits and the connections required to provide electrical communication and control between the timer circuit and the flash unit. When the timer circuit is in the case, the case includes the necessary electronic elements.

In other modes, there is no electrical connection between the camera and the case-mounted flash for purposes of controlling the case-mounted flash. For example, if the device itself includes a flash unit associated with the electronic digital camera, in some embodiments the case-mounted flash unit can be activated using an optical sensor.

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When the case-mounted sensor detects a flash from the device's master flash, an electronic controller in the case that controls the firing of the case-mounted flash causes the case-mounted flash to fire. Power for the case-mounted flash can be drawn from the battery of the supplemental power source housed within the case, although in some embodiments, power can be drawn from the device's internal power supply. In such embodiments, the case includes circuitry assemblies that provide electrical communication between the device's power supply and the case-mounted flash.

Figure 24D illustrates a representative example of a case that includes a flash unit. In the illustrated embodiment, the case-mounted powered flash unit 190 is integrated into the rear portion of a case 105. The necessary electrical connections between the case-mounted flash unit and the device are provided in the interior portion of the case (not shown)

Figures 25A-25B show an imaging system having a case 200 for an electronic device (not shown) having at least one integrated camera, such as a smartphone (eg, a Phone 4S, a Phone 5 , a Galaxy S, etc.) and a lens detached 210. The case 200 may include a connection point or mount 201 for an easily mountable camera lens and detached 210 in a region of the case 202 that includes an optically clear region 203 that aligns with the device when properly positioned in the case. In other embodiments, instead of an optically clear region that aligns with an electronic device when positioned in the case, this region of the case includes a feature (or combination of features), preferably providing a watertight connection, allowing connection of any complementary lens detached from it. For example, this region of the case may include a threaded port into which a screw cap having an optically clear window can be inserted. When desired, the cap can be easily removed and replaced with a complementary threaded detachable camera lens. ~^η-

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Detachable lens 210 can be of any convenient variety, including a peephole, wide angle, telephoto, zoom, or macro lens or lens assembly. If desired, lens 210 may also be adapted to one or more optical filters adapted for attachment to the front of the lens, opposite the end of the lens adapted for detachable connection to the case.

The mounting or connection point 201 of the case may include any mechanical or other connecting element, or combinations or groups of mechanical or other connecting elements, compatible with the complementary mounting characteristics on the mounting surface 211 of the detachable lens 210. Such connection features include threaded or flange type connectors as well as magnetic connectors. Also included in the invention are embodiments where the connection between case 200 and removable lens 210 is watertight. Preferably, a watertight seal is achieved between the case and the lens using a gasket or seal disposed on the periphery of the detachable lens mounting surface.

Figure 25A shows a representative example of a particular mounting system that uses ferromagnetic force to detachably connect the lens to the case. As is known, the magnetic force can be used to detachably connect the components that each have a magnet, the poles of which are preferably oriented to maximize the magnetic attraction between the magnets to facilitate and / or stabilize the connection of the lens to the case. . Alternatively, one of the two components (i.e. detached lens or case) may contain a Magnet while the other component contains a ferromagnetic material (for example, iron, nickel, cobalt, alloys containing such substances, the magnet stone and the like). In such modalities, the magnetic force can be used to quickly, easily and reversibly fix the detachable lens to the case. If desired, other features such as one or more complementary alignment pins and holes, ridges, stops etc. can be included in the mounting surface 211 of the detached lens

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connection assembly 201 of the case to secure the alignment (tíOjS ^^^ ia the lens with the case and, at the end, with a camera arranged in the device housed inside the case.

In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 25B, the mounting surface 211 of the detachable lens 210 includes a ring-shaped magnet or magnetized region 212. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, other magnet configurations can be used, including Those where one face or surface of the magnet (s) is (are) not exposed and is positioned just below the mounting surface 211 of lens 210. Also, the component (s) at the connection point or assembly 201 of the case may (s) include one or more appropriately oriented magnets or are ferromagnetic such that the ferromagnetic magnets are magnetically attracted to the magnetized region of the lens. 210 when the two are positioned close enough for a secure but removable connection.

Figures 26A-26C illustrate cross sectional side views of one embodiment of a kit having a proximal opening and a connector that forms a hermetic seal when inserted into the proximal opening. FIG. 26A shows a portion of a mobile device 280 with a port 282 for receiving a connector. The mobile device is inside a case 283 that has a proximal opening 285 that is close to port 282. A watertight connector 286 is near proximal opening 285. The watertight connector can be attached to the port and can be any convenient connector, such as a 30-pin connector, a USB connector (for example standard, mini or micro), LIGHTNING connector, or DISPLAYPORT connector. The watertight connector is sealed against the ingress of water or aqueous liquids at the sealed points of the connector 289a, 289b, 289c, 289d. Sealing of the connector's sealed points can be accomplished, for example, using a sleeve or liner formed of a material that resists or repels water (eg, rubber or silicone). The hermetic connector 286 may have a connector gasket 287 that surrounds a portion of the hermetic connector 286, so much so that when the connector is inserted at x or IMPI through the proximal opening and mated with the puffiYes' ^ YES y ^ Sa

INBUSTWAL watertight between the proximal opening of the case and watertight connector. Figure 26B illustrates an alternative embodiment of the proximal opening, in which a proximal opening gasket 284 is molded to a portion of the inner face 285b of the proximal opening 285a of the case 283.

Figure 26B also illustrates an embodiment of the watertight connector 286 including a connector face gasket 281. One skilled in the art would understand that the connector face gasket of Figure 26B could be used in combination with the connector gasket shown in figure 26A. The connector face gasket can also be used to provide a watertight seal between the watertight connector and the mobile device. When the watertight connector is inserted into the proximal opening and mates with the port of the mobile device, a watertight seal is formed between the inner face of the proximal opening of the case and the watertight connector. Figure 26C illustrates the watertight connector 286 of Figure 26A inserted into the proximal opening of the case 283 and coupled with the port of the mobile device 282. Proximal opening packing 284 seals the proximal opening against the ingress of water or other aqueous liquids.

FIG. 27 shows a waterproof microphone and controller 300 for an electronic cable, in accordance with preferred embodiments. The waterproof microphone and controller 300 can be used with a mobile computing device, or with a formwork for a mobile computing device, as described here. The Waterproof 300 microphone and controller include a body 302 that encloses an electronic microphone and controller (not shown). Body 302 can be formed of any type of liquid or water resistant material, and can include one or more sealing members to seal the electronic Intrusion controller and microphone by a liquid such as water. In some implementations, the material is silicone, but may include plastic, metal, or any other material that can be sealed against liquid intrusion.

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In some implementations, the body 302^ANDOpposite sheaths 304 to receive and mate with distal ends of electrical cables 305. The distal ends of cables 305 may include a special electronic interface. In preferred implementations, sheath members 304 are configured to sit on top of the distal ends of the cable. One or more fixture holders 303 may be coupled around each of the sleeve members 304, preferably as a final assembly step. The fixtures 303 slightly crush the material forming the body 302 and / or the sheath members 304 to form a watertight seal, so that water cannot enter the cable insulation sleeve and / or sheath members 304. In In some implementations, the opposite sheath members 304 are unitary with at least part of body 302. In other implementations, body 302 may include additional sleeves to cover sheath members 304.

Body 302 Includes one or more regions of control buttons 306 to allow operation and control of control buttons, switches, latches etc. of the electronic microphone and controller inside the body 302. For example the body 302 may include a volume up, volume down, mute or other button. Body 302 further includes one or more sealed openings 308 that are sealed by a waterproof film or cloth, associated with body material 302 and covering a water-permeable electronic feature such as a microphone or speaker. With the Waterproof 300 microphone and controller described here, and its variants, an accessory such as a headphone, earphone, microphone, camera, or other peripheral can be used with a Waterproof formwork to enclose a mobile computing device.

In some forms of a housing, a bracket adapter integrates directly into the back surface of a Waterproof housing for a mobile device, while preventing the entry of liquids, dirt, etc., when a mobile device is sealed within the

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MEXICAN INSTITUTE accommodation. The mount adapter can be paired from mount attached to other accessories, such as a mount suction cup, car mount, bike mount, belt clip, etc. The built-in stand adapter can also allow for power and / or data connectivity with the mobile device enclosed in the housing. Modes of stands with power and / or data connectivity can be combined with stand lock members electrically connected to accessories such as a power cord, battery, or speaker.

An illustrative embodiment of a waterproof housing combined with a bracket adapter is shown in Fig. 28A. A sealed housing with an integral bracket 400 has a main bracket 401 projecting slightly outward from the rear surface 402 of the housing. The main support can project outwards between 0.1 mm and 10 mm; The main bracket can project outward about 0.1mm, 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, or 10 mm. The main support has a main cavity 403 that projects into the housing (the interior is not shown). The main cavity contains a main cavity seal 404 and a main electrical contact 415. The main flanges 404a, 404b, 404c and 404d project laterally onto the main cavity, and are separated by gaps 405a, 405b, 405c, 405d between the flanges. The number of main tabs can vary; for example 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more main tabs can be used.

Figs. 28B, 28C, and 28D show top and bottom perspective views, respectively, of a bracket locking member that engages the main bracket of Fig. 28A. FIG. 28B depicts the locking member of the bracket 408 having a locking plate 409 with locking plate tabs 407a, 407b, 407c, and 407d. The number of tabs on the locking plate may vary; for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more tabs of the locking plate can be used. The gasket front of the lock plate 410 is configured to contact the gasket of the main cavity 404

103 (see Fig. 28A) to form an impervious seal

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modalities, the main cavity has a gasket front where the gasket is on the locking plate. The locking member of the bracket also has an electrical contact on the locking member 411, configured to mate with a primary electrical contact 415 at the bottom of a main cavity when inserted into the main bracket. In some embodiments, optical connections can also be used to allow data connectivity between the primary bracket and the bracket locking member.

Fig. 28C depicts a top view of a bracket locking member. The locking plate is configured so that the locking plate can be inserted into the main cavity, with the locking plate tabs 407a-d fitting into the gaps 406a-d between the tabs (see Fig. 28A). The locking plate is rotated, allowing the main tabs and the locking plate tabs to pair and removably close the locking plate on the main bracket. In some embodiments, the locking plate is attached to a plate column 412. The plate column can be any configuration that provides space between the locking plate and any other mechanism to which it is attached. For example, the column of the plate can be between approximately 0.1 mm and 10 mm in height; The plate column can have a height of about 0.1mm, 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, or 10 mm. In some embodiments, the column may be a cylinder or have flat sides (for example, a polygonal cross section). The column can be hollow or filled. In one embodiment, the column has a transverse configuration, such as that shown in Fig. 28B.

FIG. 28D depicts a bottom view of a bracket locking member 408. The bottom surface of the locking plate tabs 407a-d also has plate flange locking members 413a, 413b, 413c, and 413d. The plate flange locking members can be grooves, edges, or a combination of grooves and edges. The members of¹⁰⁴ IMPI lock tab plate are paired with cwtíí

DI EROUEDAD of main tab, which are discussed later and shown in Fig? 28K. For example, if the pootoña lock members of. the plate suir grooves, the grooves are paired with the main flange locking members which are edges, helping to prevent accidental turning of the locking plate when attached to the main bracket. In some embodiments, each tab on the board may have a plurality of board tab lock members.

FIG. 28E depicts an inside view of the main cavity facing outwardly of the main flanges 405a-d and the gaps 406a-d between the flanges. The main tabs have main tab lock members 414a, 414b, 414c and 414d. The main flange locking members can be grooves, edges, or a combination of grooves and edges, which are configured for interaction with the flange locking members of the 411a-d board (see Fig. 28D) when the locking plate is inserted into the main cavity and rotated.

Fig. 28F depicts an interior view of the lower portion 415 of a housing with a main support. The rear surface of the main cavity 403 projects inward, into the housing. The main cavity is surrounded by a depression or channel 416. The main electrical contacts 417a, 417b, 417c, and 417D are located on the rear surface of the main cavity. The main metal contacts provide electrical connectivity between the main cavity and the interior of the housing while maintaining a physical seal against liquids. The main electrical contacts can be of any shape, such as round or polygonal. Fig. 28E also represents the bottom surface of the main flanges 405a through 405d (dotted lines) behind the back surface of the main cavity, as well as the main flange locking members 414a-d.

Fig. 28G shows a side sectional view of an embodiment of the main support in which a single main electrical contact 417 is located

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at the bottom of the cavity a ring contact, or a bottom contact of the cavity may have a series of concentric ring rte contacts. Fig. 28H shows a sectional view of the lower part of the main cavity 403, with an alternative embodiment of the main electrical contacts 417a-d and the seal of the main cavity 404. The electrical contact setting on the main bracket must be adjusted with the electrical contact on the locking plate member that is inserted into the main bracket.

Fig. 28I depicts a side sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the main support in which the main electrical contacts 417a and 417c are located on the wall of the main cavity 403. In this configuration, an embodiment of a member of bracket lock as shown in Fig. 28J. Bracket locking member 408 has locking plate tabs 407a-d, which have plate locking tab connectors 407e, 407f (not shown), 407g, and 407h. The locking plate tab connectors are made of metal or plated with metal to allow electrical connectivity to the main electrical contacts when the locking plate member is inserted into the main bracket.

Fig. 28I shows a side sectional view of another alternative embodiment of the main support in which the main electrical contacts 417a and 417c are located below the main flanges 405a and 405c, which are oriented towards the main cavity 403. In this configuration, the locking plate tabs of a locking plate member are made of metal or plated with metal to allow electrical connectivity to the main electrical contacts when the locking plate member is inserted into the main support. Fig. 28L shows an alternative embodiment of the main support from inside the main cavity facing outwards towards the bottom of the main tabs. The main tabs 405a-d have main electrical contacts 417a-d (shaded area) on the underside of the tab. Fig. 28M shows yet another alternative embodiment of the

106 main support from inside the main cavity ^ ^ p ^ j [qjp J outside, towards the bottom side of the main flanges PEEl ^ Oác ^^ &amp; ^^ main 417 is a single ring that surrounds the perimeter of the main support, and allows the locking plate tabs have electrical contact with the main electrical contact in any orientation when inserted into the main cavity.

Figs. 28N and 280 depict perspective and side views, respectively, of one embodiment of a main insert 418 that can be inserted into the main cavity of a cover. FIG. 28N depicts a perspective view of a main insert 418, including a locking plate 409 with tabs of locking plate 407a-d, electrical contact of locking member 411, plate column 412, and a base member of insert 419. The insert base member includes a base member seal 420 near the perimeter of the insert base member, so that when the insert base member lock plate is inserted into the main cavity and rotated, the base member seal it is compressed between the base member and a gasket front of the main perimeter of the main support to form a waterproof seal. In some embodiments, an additional gasket or gasket front may be attached to the locking plate, as described above and shown in Figs. 28B and 28C. FIG. 280 depicts a side view of the main insert 418. The manipulation edge of the main insert 421 is located near the perimeter of the base member 419 of the main insert. The insert handling edge is configured to allow a user to apply rotational force to the main insert and more easily rotate the main insert to attach and separate the main insert from the main support. The insert handling edge may be on the outermost perimeter of the base member, or may be located closer to the center of the base member. In some embodiments, the main insert may lack a tamper edge and have a slot located near the center of the locking plate that allows insertion of a tool, for example a coin, which is used to rotate the main insert, while allowing the main insert to present a profile

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FIG. 28Q shows an alternative embodiment of a bracket locking member 408 including sealing tabs 424a, 424b, 424c, and 424d seated intermediate to the tabs of locking plate 407a-d. The sealing tabs emerge from a skirt 425, and are made of an elastomeric material, such as rubber. When the lock plate is inserted into a main bracket in a housing, the sealing tabs are prevented from entering the main cavity by the main tabs and flexing out of the cavity. After the locking plate is rotated so that the main tabs and the locking plate tabs are paired in a removably locked position, the sealing tabs enter the gaps between the main tabs, facilitating sealing from the main cavity to the entrance of water and dirt.

Fig. 28R depicts one embodiment of a bicycle mount having the mount locking member 408 attached to a ball joint unit 66, described above (see also Figs. 6E to 6H). The ball joint unit includes a ball member unit 67, a bar joint member 67a and a tensioning element 68. Fig. 28S shows an alternative embodiment of a bicycle mount without a spherical member unit and having a locking plate 408 attached directly to the bar link member 67a.

FIG. 28T depicts one embodiment of a bracket locking member 408 attached to a suction cup bracket including a tensioning member 68, a suction cup arm 120 attached to a spherical bracket (not shown), a

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orientation of the suction cup arm 120 (see above descriptionKjMKfo. xfetSBfcjí a suction cup 122b. Fig. 28U shows an alternative embodiment of a suction cup mount without a spherical member unit and having a locking plate 408 attached directly to the suction cup arm 120 .

Fig. 29A depicts a main connection unit that allows an electrical connection for the energy or electrical data signal to travel between the main metal contacts (see Fig. 28E) and a mobile device enclosed in a housing of the present invention . The main connection unit 450 includes a main contact plate 451 with contact arms 452a, 452b, 452c, 452d that align with the rear surface of the main cavity (see, eg, Fig. 28H), and in contact electrical with the main electrical contacts of a housing. The contact arms include a plurality of contact points 456. An electrical ribbon cable 453, circuit board 454, and connector of connection unit 455 are attached to the main contact board. The connector of the connection unit shown in Fig. 29A is a LIGHTNING connector; however, any suitable connector can be used to connect the mobile device to the main connection unit, for example a USB or 30-pin connector. In some embodiments, the main connection unit is completely Inside the bottom portion of a housing, with the main contact plate aligned with the main electrical contacts at the bottom of the main cavity, providing electrical contact with the exterior of the accommodation. In some embodiments, the main contact plate is located inside the main cavity facing outward from the sleeve. A main connecting cable runs through an opening in the main cavity, and the rest of the unit is located in the inner portion of the sleeve.

Fig. 29B shows an alternative embodiment of a main connection unit. The main contact plate 451 has concentric rings 451a, 451b, 451C, 451d, and 451e, each capable of a different electrical signal (eg, power, or different types of data). The¹⁰⁹ concentric rings allow contact between

Ot LA «ΟΠΕ DAD an analog contact plate that is part of a limb'3e^TW plafcarfé * lock that has an electrical connection to a de-alimontaoión or fu arito source for data input and output. The locking plate member may have concentric rings similar to those depicted in Fig. 29B, or it may have a row of smaller contacts that align with each of the concentric rings. In either configuration, the contacts on the lock plate will line up with the same ring regardless of how the lock plate member is rotated. Fig. 29C depicts a top view of a main contact plate 451 with concentric rings at the bottom of a main cavity 403. Fig. 29D shows a top view of an alternative embodiment of a bracket locking member 408 having a set of contacts 411a-e that can be aligned with each of the concentric rings in Fig. 29C, as described above.

In some embodiments, the connection unit may have an induction coil that enables data or power communication between the device sealed in the sheath and an external power or data source to the sheath without direct contact (see, for example , above and Fig. 22A-G). Fig. 29E shows another alternative embodiment of a main connection unit using a supporting induction coil. The main connection unit 450 includes a supporting induction coil 170 connected to an electrical tape cable 453, a circuit board 454, and the connection unit connector 455.

In an alternate embodiment of a main bracket integrated directly into a cover and a bracket adapter that fits into the bracket, the cavity of the main bracket does not extend inside the cover, reducing the profile of the cover. The main bracket also has a single main tab that has no gaps between the tabs. Such a configuration allows a bracket adapter to be inserted into the main bracket regardless of the orientation of the bracket adapter. Fig. 29F shows a rear surface 402 of the housing with an integral bracket 400.

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it protrudes above the main cavity 403. Fig.

perspective view of a bracket adapter 426 that fits within the main bracket 401 of Fig. 29F. The bracket adapter has a 428 tab unit with 429a, 429b, 429c, 429d retractable locking tabs, and a 427 release trigger. The number of retractable tabs can be any number sufficient to hold the bracket adapter in the main bracket. , such as 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 tabs. The flange unit also has a friction surface 430 on the top surface of the flange unit. The flange unit sits on a support column 431 and can rotate relative to the support column. The retractable tabs are held inside the tab unit under tension, and activating the release trigger allows the tabs to emerge from the tab unit. The release trigger can be a button on the top surface of the flange unit, which requires a force to press and release the retractable tabs housed inside the flange unit. In some embodiments, the release trigger may be a magnetic material that responds to a magnetic field created by a magnetic material within the main cavity. When the release trigger is close enough to the magnetic field in the main cavity, the trigger is activated to release the tabs inside the flange unit. FIG. 29H shows a side sectional view of one embodiment of the support adapter 426 in which the retractable tabs 429a and 429c are angled downward toward the support column 431. In some embodiments, the retractable tabs are angled upward out of the support column.

Insertion of the bracket adapter 426 into the main cavity of the main bracket 401 is carried out with the retractable tabs 429a-d retracted into the flange unit, preferably under tension, for example with a spring. Fig. 29I shows a side sectional view of a bracket adapter 426 in which the retractable tabs (not shown) retract into the flange unit 428. After insertion of the adapter

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support 426 in main cavity 403, and actuation-% lCT dftp ^r rr »/ MEXICAN INSTITUTE ^r Release 427, the tabs are released and limited butt with the KSTF &amp; 'Tñfei Main Tab 405, preventing the Hp adapter supports dpi from removing main support. FIG. 29J depicts a bracket adapter 426 inserted into main cavity 403, with release trigger 427 activated and retractable tabs 429A and 429C extended outwardly after release of flange unit 428. The limit of the retractable tabs is not shown to maintain the clarity of the figure; however, it is preferred that the extended retractable tabs help to prevent movement of the support adapter within the main cavity.

In order to remove the bracket adapter from the main bracket the tabs are retracted into the flange unit by turning the flange unit. Force is applied to the support adapter perpendicular to the friction surface of the flange unit and the support column is rotated relative to the support post. This allows the tabs to retract back into the flange unit and makes it easier to remove the bracket adapter from the main bracket. The flange unit may be under tension, for example with a spring, to prevent accidental turning of the unit and accidental removal of the bracket adapter.

In some embodiments of a main support that does not extend into the Interior of the cover, the interior of the main support has an opening that communicates between the main support and the interior of the cover. In order to create a main cavity that is sealed and separated from the interior of the housing, a main floor insert is added separately from a lower deck member. Fig. 29K shows a side sectional view of a main bracket 401 with a main floor insert 440 attached. The main floor is attached to the interior of the cover next to the main support with insert link 442. The insert link may be a chemical adhesive, or a heat-sealed or welded contact. The floor insert may contain sealed contacts that communicate signals from the inside to the outside of the housing, for example electrically or optically. Alternatively, the floor insert can be made of a

112 I Μ Ρ I material that selectively conducts a signal, by P ^ ÍS§ ^ 5 light conductor that includes a filter that allows only certain wavelengths to penetrate. ^{1 1}

In some embodiments, a main support can be a unit that attaches to the bottom member of a cover, where the rear surface of the bottom member becomes the floor of the main cavity. FIG. 29L depicts a side sectional view of an alternate main support 444 that is aligned in the sheath with alignment guides 445a and 445c (alignment guide 445b not shown). The number of alignment guides can be 3, 4, 5, 6, or more guides. The main support is secured by bond 446, such as a chemical adhesive, or a heat sealed or welded contact. The alignment posts can be configured so that the main support is pressed into the area defined by the alignment posts and snaps into place. For example, the alignment guides can be tilted toward the center where the main bracket must be attached. The alignment guides may have a notch that fits into a slot located on the outside of the main bracket. In some embodiments of the main support, the rear surface 402 of the lower member includes contacts that communicate signals and / or energy between the Interior and the exterior of the housing, for example, electrically or optically.

Figs. 30A and 30B represent modalities of accessories that can utilize the integral main support described herein. Fig. 30A shows a battery 460 having a bracket locking member 408. The battery is shaped to match the shape of the back of a sealed housing. When the bracket locking member is inserted into a main bracket in a closed cover, the battery is in electrical communication with the mobile device and can supply power to the device. FIG. 30B depicts a speaker accessory 462 electrically connected to a bracket locking member 408. When the speaker accessory is attached to a main stand in a sealed cover, the audio signals are communicated to the speaker and allow sound to be produced from it.

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In some cases, the hosting includes upper and lower members configured to dock in a removibh3'snln? L&gt; í^,for^{, l}fueπrat w waterproof and / or anti-shock seal. FIG. 31 depicts a side sectional view of part of an upper member 520 and part of a lower member 530 removably coupled to form a housing. As shown, upper member 520 includes a perimeter portion 522. Lower member 530 includes a perimeter portion 532. Perimeter portion 532 includes an inner perimeter portion 532a and an outer perimeter portion 532b. In this case, the inner perimeter portion forms an inner bounding member 532a and the outer perimeter portion forms an outer bounding member 532b. Together, the inner and outer boundary members 532a and 532b join a lower channel member 533.

The inner perimeter portion of the upper member has an upper member edge 523 that pairs with an outer perimeter groove 534 that receives the upper member edge, which removably joins the upper member and the lower member. A side seal 535 sits intermediate between the inner perimeter portion 522 and the outer boundary member 532b in a channel formed from side seal grooves 526a and 526b in the inner perimeter portion 522 and the outer boundary member 532b, respectively. The side seal is compressed by the inner perimeter portion 522 and the outer boundary member 532b, thereby forming a liquid-proof seal. In some embodiments, an additional lower member gasket 537 is included in the lower member channel and is compressed by the inner perimeter portion 522 of the upper member, thereby forming an additional liquid-proof seal. In some embodiments, the side seal can be attached to either the inner perimeter portion or the outer boundary member. In embodiments with an additional lower limb gasket, the gasket may be attached to the inner perimeter portion, as shown in Fig. 31. Alternatively, the lower limb gasket may be attached to the lower limb channel.

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Mobile device housed in an enclosure that has a hinge-sw door »provides access to data and / or power port as described above. In some cases, it is useful to be able to open the enclosure door to allow the enclosed mobile device to interact stably with a mobile device dock, such as a small speaker system, or permanent charging / data connection stations . Also, it is desirable in some cases to ensure that an adapter attaches to a mobile device in a cover, so that the adapter is not easily removed, or flexes at such a severe angle that the connector breaks inside the port for the device. . The following describes an adapter that interacts stably with the enclosure and the hinged door of the enclosure modalities described herein, so that the enclosure can stably be in a vertical position when interacting with a docking station for loading and / or data transmission.

Fig. 32A depicts one embodiment of a latch adapter configured to interact with the door of an enclosure. The hitch adapter 500 has an adapter body 502, a sheath insert member 504, and the device connector 506. The plug device shown in Fig. 32A is a LIGHTNING connector, but any type of connector can be used, such as a 30-pin connector, a USB connector, or the like. The connector can be male or female. The adapter body includes an adapter opening 508 and an adapter boss 509. In some embodiments, the adapter opening may be a male electrical connector. Near the outer perimeter of the adapter protrusion is a 510 snap-lock adapter.

Fig. 32B represents a side sectional view of an adapter

500 from Fig. 32A inserted into an electrical port opening 514 of a housing 512 that houses a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Device connector 506 is inserted into mobile device 516, and the

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electrical 514 of the housing. The body of the 502 adapter secures the electrical port opening. Once the latch adapter is inserted into the mobile device through the electrical port opening, the electrical port door is rotated toward the latch adapter, so that the ramp of the 518 electrical port door moves past the snap lock adapter 510 to rest on the boss of the adapter 509. The electrical port door 517 flexes slightly to allow the electrical port door ramp to move over the snap lock adapter. The latch adapter is securely held by the electrical port door, and the opening of adapter 508 is available to receive an inserted connector. The connector opening can be configured to receive the same type of connector on the other end of the adapter, or a different type of connector. The body of the adapter can match the size of the electrical port opening. Alternatively, the body of the adapter may be wider than the width of the electrical port opening, or less than the width of the electrical port opening. Additionally, the portion of the adapter body not limited by the electrical port door may extend beyond the front perimeter of the electrical port opening, and even, if desired, beyond the perimeter of the housing. In some embodiments, a seal is placed on the body of the adapter 502 and that surrounds the circumference of the sheath Insertion member 504 (eg, overmolded flexible polymer), so that when the adapter is paired with the cover and door maneuvering over the boss, an airtight seal is created between the seal and the electrical port. Fig. 32C depicts a perspective view of a latch adapter 500 inserted into an electrical port opening 514 in housing 512, with electrical port door 517 paired to the latch adapter and allowing access to opening 508. FIG. 32D depicts a side perspective view of a hitch adapter 500 Inserted into a housing 512 and secured to an electrical port door 517. The electrical port door rests in part on 509 adapter protrusion, and the body

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In some cases of housing and invention, the mobile device enclosed in the housing may have a scanning sensor that is capable of detecting the blometrical characteristics of a body part, such as a fingerprint, which is placed in close proximity to the body sensor. scanning. The scanning region can be located within the touch screen of the device, or in close proximity to the touch screen. A portion of the housing or cover enclosing the mobile device may include a membrane configured for interconnection with an interactive display, for example, a touch screen, of an enclosed device such that when a user touches the membrane one or more features of the touch for example mechanical, pressure, heat, capacitance etc. they are transferred to the touch screen of the underlying device, and in this way a user is able to manipulate the screen of the enclosed device. For example, waterproof covers such as those described in US Patent No. 8,342,325, incorporated by reference herein, can be used to enclose mobile electronic devices that include a biometric scanner. The covers and housings of the present invention can facilitate an accurate and reliable reading of the body part through the scanning region of the device.

A biometric scanner, such as a fingerprint scanner, can be implemented in a mobile device to capture blometric data using a variety of implementations, including optical detection (using visible light or infrared light), capacitance , or ultrasonic detection. Biometric features detected by a scanner may include fingerprints, fingerprints, irises, retina, blood vessels, or a face. Optical detection methods use a form of light to illuminate a part of the body, and reflected light from the body part is detected and analyzed to form the Image of the body part. For example, visible light can be projected onto a fingertip, and reflected light from

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Charging device attached to form the footprint image^saffigital affixed with that finger. Alternatively, an infrared light (700nm to 1000nm wavelength) puGetoR -Htiminoroo finger, hand, or rotina in order to detect blood vessels in tissue, which are unique to a given Individual. Similarly, the Iris of the eye can be visualized by using Infrared light, visible light, or a combination of near and visible Infrared light. Ultrasonic imaging of fingerprints can be done with piezoelectric transducers that produce high-frequency sound waves to penetrate the epidermis and are reflected by the dermis. The piezoelectric transducers then detect the reflected sound waves and the data is Interpreted to form the Image of the fingerprint. Fingerprint images can also be obtained using either passive or active capacitance techniques. In passive capacitance, the dermis of a finger acts as a capacitor plate, the epidermis is a dielectric, and the sensor is a second capacitor plate (for example, a silicon wafer with a set of capacitors). The differences in capacitance between the valleys and the ridges of a fingerprint allow the formation of the fingerprint image. In active capacitance, the capacitor / sensor plate is charged, creating an electromagnetic field. The finger skin interferes with the electromagnetic field to change the effective capacitance, which is detected and forms the image.

A blister scanner that is part of a mobile device can be located on different parts of the mobile device. The blumetric scanner can be placed next to the touch screen of the mobile device. In some modes, the scanner can be located within the touch screen itself. In some embodiments, the scanner can be located on the sides of the mobile device, or on the back surface of the mobile device. The modalities of the protective sleeves described herein may include two membrane strands that are not part of the same membrane or close to each other. In such modalities of a covering, a region of the membrane covers the

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Located on the back surface or on the sides of the device, the biometric scanner of the mobile computing device can be located on the front surface of the device, next to the touch screen. In one embodiment of a cover for such a mobile device, the cover may have a membrane that includes a screed that aligns with the scanning sensor of the device and is thinner than the rest of the membrane. Fig. 33A depicts a front view of a housing 550 with a membrane 551 having a scanning region 552 that is thinner than the rest of the membrane. The scan screed is thin enough to facilitate detection of the body part by the scan sensor (not shown), but it is impervious to water, dust, etc. In some embodiments, the area of ​​the scanning ruler on the membrane may be larger than the area of ​​the scanner. In some embodiments, the scanner ruler may have the same optical transparency as an area of ​​the membrane that aligns with the touch screen of the mobile device. The scanner region 552 may be physically contiguous with an optically transparent surface of the membrane that aligns with the touch screen of the mobile device, as shown in Fig. 33C. In such embodiments, the scanner region may or may not be the same thickness as the rest of the membrane, and may have an additional coating to facilitate access to the biometric scanner.

Alternatively, the cover membrane includes an opening with a gasket at the perimeter of the opening that seals the rest of the device from entry of water, dust, or particles entering through the opening. FIG. 33B depicts an alternate embodiment of a housing 550 with a scan aperture 554. The scan aperture has a gasket of the scan aperture 555 that surrounds the perimeter of the scan aperture. When the mobile device is locked in the housing, the gasket contacts the area of ​​the mobile device that surrounds the scan sensor and creates a seal, preventing liquids, dust, particles, etc. from entering the housing through the scanning opening. In some forms of a cover, the opening

119 scanning is not found on the membrane, posterior surface of the housing, aligned with the allowing access to the body part to be scanned.

In some modalities, the scanning opening is covered with a nail 'access layer that facilitates access to the biometric scanner. The access layer covering the scan aperture can be included with or without a gasket of the scan aperture. The access layer may have a thickness that is less than, greater than, or the same as that of the membrane cover containing the scan opening. The access layer material preferably facilitates movement of the signals to and from the biometric scanner while enclosing in the waterproof housing. For example, if the biometric scanner uses optical signals to detect the biometric characteristic, the access layer may be made of an optically transmissible material (eg, glass or polymer), or one that selectively transmits the desired wavelengths of light. The access layer may be coated with one or more coatings of polymers that selectively absorb or reflect certain wavelengths of light, for example, polymers with light-absorbing dyes, as well as coatings that polarize light, such as such as the polyvinyl alcohol-iodine complex. The access layer may also be coated with one or more layers containing microlouvers to direct light, such as light control films (3M Company, St. Paul, MN). The access layer may also contain an optical waveguide that facilitates transmission of the optical signal to and from the body part to be scanned. If the biometric scanner uses capacitance for operation, the access layer may have a dielectric constant that makes it easier for the scanner to detect a relevant part of the body.

In some embodiments, the mobile device housed in the cover has an access layer attached directly to the mobile device in the area near the biometric scanner and scanning aperture. The layer can be applied directly to the mobile device as a liquid that dries and polymerizes, or as a polymer sheet with adhesive on the back.

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INDUSTRIAL slide-on-deck is used in conjunction with the mobile device's built-in camera to scan and analyze a biometric feature. Lái'Tig? ”33Tr ~ shows an embodiment of the lower portion 560 of a housing having a slidable lens unit 562 for use with the mobile device as a biometric scanner. The slidable lens unit is proximate to a lens region 566 that aligns with the integrated camera of the mobile device. The lens unit is located within a sliding track 563, so that the lens unit can slide horizontally to rest on the lens region 566. The sliding lens unit can also be configured to slide in one direction substantially vertical, or at some other angle. The lens unit has a 564 macro lens that enables photographs of a biometric feature such as an iris or fingerprints to be clarified. The camera of the mobile device can then take a picture of the biometric feature and use software to analyze the biometric feature to determine if a stored biometric feature sufficiently matches. In some embodiments, the lens unit has a notch that only allows the unit to slide when force is applied, thus preventing the lens unit from sliding freely on the slide track. In some embodiments where the cover can send and receive data and / or power signals, covering the proximity sensor of the device when the lens unit is aligned on the rear camera of the device indicates to the mobile device that it should be started a biometric scan, and the resulting biometric image analyzed.

Mobile device covers that facilitate access to a biometric scanner on a mobile device, such as those described above, can be combined with a card reader accessory, allowing enhanced identity confirmation for a vendor by using the device mobile. Fig. 34A shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a card reader accessory. The reader accessory

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570 cards have an 8-pin 571 connector quelséMrteOTta4a cover electrical port opening (not shown ^ YW¹^ cl mobile device female data. The card reader accessory may include a magnetic card sensor 572 that reads the information from a card with a magnetic stripe that is passed through the card sensor. Alternatively, the card reader can read data from an Integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip on the card. The card reader accessory may have a 573 gasket seat and / or a gasket to create a waterproof seal between the electrical port opening and the card reader accessory. The electrical port opening may also have a gasket seat and / or gasket to create a seal.

Fig. 34B shows a side cutaway view of a card reader accessory 570 inserted into an opening of electrical port 514. Electrical port door 517 pairs with the card reader accessory by reciprocating on a ledge and on top of the snap lock adapter, similar to that described with the hitch adapter above and in Figs. 32AD. The electrical port door 517 rotates toward the card reader accessory 570, so that an electrical port door ramp 518 moves past the snap lock adapter 574 to abut the projection of accessory 575. The port door The electrical port flexes slightly to allow the port ramp of the electrical port to move over the snap lock adapter. The hitch adapter is kept securely next to the electrical port door and the card reader accessory is available to detect a credit card or ID card. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 34B, a card with a magnetic stripe slides through the magnetic card sensor 572. The gasket seat 573 rests on the port opening. No gasket is shown, although a gasket can be added either to the port opening or to the gasket seat.

Fig. 34C depicts a top view of an alternative embodiment of a card reader accessory that includes a biometric scanner.

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Fig. 34C shows a fingerprint scanner '^' dtSiftálesT'eunqTje other biometric scanners can be used. The accRsom.dfi Iftr.tnr of tapas. 570 has a 572 swipe card sensor that can be used to swipe swipe cards, and has a 576 fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner includes a 577 swipe finger region on which a user can slide their finger to facilitate fingerprint detection. The detector region can use optical transmission and detection, or can use resistive elastic materials (such as silicon, natural or synthetic rubbers, or other elastomers) to measure the resistance of the fingertip. For example, United States Patent No. 7,629,871, incorporated by reference herein, describes the use of electrically conductive elastomers and two conductors for detecting variable resistance at a fingertip. In some embodiments, the fingerprint scanner can be made longer to accommodate multiple fingertips. In some embodiments, the fingerprint scanner can be oriented parallel to the side of the card reader accessory.

In an alternative embodiment, the card reader accessory has a ring-tip-cuff headphone-style connector that inserts through a headphone opening into a headphone jack on the mobile device. The card reader accessory can be held in place by reciprocal threads in the earphone opening and the connector body in the card reader accessory that allows the accessory to be screwed in place, as well as a gasket seat and / or the gasket that allows the accessory to seal when screwed into the earphone opening. Alternatively, the card reader accessory can be held in place via a cam style bayonet on the accessory. Examples of threaded apertures or cam regions can be found in US Patent No. 8,342,325, incorporated by reference herein.

In some embodiments, the card reader may not physically connect to the mobile device enclosed in a waterproof housing, but

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A card reader accessory of the present invention, used in conjunction with the biometric scanner of the enclosed mobile device, can be used to verify the identity of a person using the card, for example, in credit card sales transactions. The biometric scanner of the mobile device is used to scan one or more biometric characteristics of the person by using the card, either before or after scanning the information of a credit card. The biometric characteristic of the person can then be compared with the biometric data contained either on the card itself, or in a secure database of biometric information that is accessed by the mobile device. The mobile device can verify the identity of the person presenting the credit card, and either allow the financial transaction to continue or block the transaction and notify the user of the mobile device.

The scanning aperture and scanning region described above can be used with membranes and sleeves as described in US Patent No. 8,342,325, incorporated by reference herein. In certain embodiments, a front and / or bottom surface membrane is not provided or is provided as a separate element of the housing. For example, in certain embodiments, an upper and / or lower member of the housing may include only a perimeter portion, perimeter portion that circumscribes the device to be enclosed, but does not otherwise include an upper and / or lower surface extending member. from one perimeter portion to the other. In such an embodiment, the upper and / or lower member can be configured for interconnection with the perimeter of the upper and / or lower surface of a device to be enclosed in such a way as to provide a waterproof and / or anti-shock seal therewith, regardless of if the upper or lower member includes a front and rear surface member. To give examples, in several cases, the upper or lower member may include a partial front and / or rear surface,

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INOTJSTfHAL is a hosted device, but does not fully extend from one hosting side to the other. Rather, the front and rear interior or top surface member can be configured for direct interaction with a surface of the housed electronic device such that it forms a waterproof, dust resistant, and / or anti-shock seal therewith. Such a seal can be achieved, for example, by the inclusion of one or more at least partially circumferential seals that are included along an inner perimeter of the partial front and rear surface member, such as one or more hollow or solid O-rings.

In certain embodiments, the upper and lower member of the housing may be formed of a single element or may be composed of separate elements. In certain cases, the upper and lower member can be adapted to interact with a separate upper and / or lower surface member, such as a separate upper and / or lower surface membrane member that can be coupled to the electronic device before the electronic device is positioned within the upper and / or lower member (s) of the housing. For example, the upper and / or lower member can be configured for interaction with a surface membrane member such that when the upper and lower members are coupled to each other, said coupling to each other secures the surface membrane through from the surface of the upper and / or lower members and a waterproof, dust resistant, and / or anti-shock seal can thus be achieved. In such a case, it may be useful to have the membrane member extending beyond the top or bottom surface of the electronic device to be housed so as to impinge on one or more, such as along the four sides of the electronic device. The membrane may include a front and rear surface, one or more of which include an adhesive over all or a minor portion of the entire surface, in order to facilitate engagement with the device and / or the housing member .

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As further described herein 8 membranes or portions thereof may be included herein as part of the front and / or rear surface of the upper or lower member or may be provided as the entire upper and / or lower member . The membrane can include a perimeter portion and / or can interact with a perimeter portion of the housing, the device itself, both, or neither. Accordingly, the perimeter portion of the membrane can be configured such that it interfaces with a perimeter portion, such as an inner and / or outer perimeter portion, of the upper and / or lower member and / or of the device itself. For example, the perimeter portion of an upper and / or lower limb, such as the perimeter portion of an upper limb, may include a plurality of sub-portions, such as a first sub-portion, eg, an inner perimeter portion, including a member inner membrane interconnect, and a second sub-portion, eg, an outer perimeter portion, including an outer membrane interconnect member, Such interconnecting members are configured for interconnecting with a front and rear surface of a perimeter portion of the membrane, such as in an overmolding manner in order to secure the membrane to the upper member. In such a case, the upper member may include a peripheral frame that comprises the limits of the interior perimeter of the housing, a membrane that extends from one side of the limits of the perimeter of the frame to the other, and may additionally include an additional exterior perimeter member , such as an outer surface peripheral molding member that at least partially functions to couple the membrane to the peripheral structure.

Accordingly, in certain embodiments, the membrane may be configured such that it extends from one side of the perimeter, for example, from an upper or lower peripheral frame member, to another side of the perimeter such that the posterior surface of the membrane is associated with at least the inner membrane interconnecting member of the inner perimeter portion, and the front surface of the membrane is associated with the

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INDUSTRIAL _ outer perimeter. In certain embodiments, the inner perimeter frame portion may be composed of a rigid or semi-rigid material, tdl luiiiu polycarbonate, and the outer perimeter portion may be composed of a flexible or semi-flexible material, such as TPE, silicone, polypropylene, or other rubber material. .

Headphones and earphones are used in combination with mobile devices, with or without a microphone. When using a headset or hearing aid with a mobile device while running, cycling, or other outdoor activity, it is often desirable to be able to hear outside sounds while using the headset with the In order to avoid collision with other people, motor vehicles, etc. However, allowing external sounds to enter a user's earpiece can also allow wind noise and sudden air to pass into the ear, which can mask external noise. The present invention can reduce wind noise as well as help focus sounds behind a user's earpiece into the ear. The present invention encompasses n ear plates attached to an earphone that is in front of a user's ear canal when the earphone is inserted into the outer ear. FIG. 35 depicts one embodiment of a headphone unit 580, which includes headsets 582a and 582b. The headphones do not block the ear canal, but have a part that directs sound to the ear canal entrance. The headphones are electrically connected to a 585 headphone cable that connects to a mobile device to receive a sound signal. In some modes, the headphone cable can also carry audio signals from a connected microphone (not shown). A headset frame 584 is also shown, which is configured to rest on a user's neck, and helps keep the headset cord away from the neck and shoulders. In some embodiments, the rack may sit on top of a user's head. The ear plates 586a and 586b are attached to the side portion of the 582a-b earphones, so that when the earphones are placed in the ear, the ear plate is

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Angled to direct moving air away from the earphones ^ the ear can be of any shape such as polygonal, round, elliptical, n Has an Irregular shape. The ear plate may also have a curved surface, such that the concave portion of the curved surface is partially oriented behind the user. The curved surface can help direct sounds from behind the wearer into the outer meatus of the ear and into the ear canal. The ear plate increases a user's ability to detect external sounds originating from behind the user, allowing the user to avoid the source of the sound if necessary.

The figures above may represent illustrative configurations for an apparatus of the disclosure, which is made to aid in understanding the features and functionality that may be included in the housings described herein. The apparatus is not limited to the illustrated architectures or configurations, but can be implemented through the use of a variety of alternative architectures and configurations. Additionally, although the apparatus is described above in terms of various illustrative modalities and implementations, it should be understood that the various features and functionality described in one or more of the individual modalities with which they are described, but may be applied, alone or in some combination , to one or more of the other modalities of the description, whether or not such modalities are described and whether or not such features are presented as a part of a described modality. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure, especially in any of the following claims, should not be limited by any of the illustrative embodiments described above.

The content of articles, patents and patent applications, and all other electronically available documents and information, mentioned or cited herein, are incorporated by reference in their entirety to the same extent as if each individual publication were specifically and individually indicated. to be incorporated by reference. The appliers

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The terms and phrases used in this document, and variations thereof, unless expressly stated otherwise, are to be construed as open ended rather than limiting. As examples of the above; the term it includes must be read in the sense that it includes, without limitation or the like; the term example is used to provide illustrative instances of the topic under discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list of these; and adjectives such as conventional, traditional, standard, known, and terms of similar meaning are not to be construed as a limitation of the item described to a certain period of time or to an item available from a given time, but should instead be read to encompass the conventional, traditional, normal or standard technologies that may be available or known now or at any time in the future. Similarly, a group of elements linked to the conjunction and must not be read as requiring each and every one of those elements to be present in the grouping, but must be read as and / or unless expressly stated otherwise. . Similarly, a group of elements related to the conjunction and should not be interpreted as requiring mutual exclusivity between that group, but should also be read as and / or unless expressly stated otherwise. Furthermore, although articles, elements or components of the description may be described or claimed in the singular, the plural is contemplated to be within the scope thereof unless the limitation to the singular is explicitly stated. The presence of the expansion of words and phrases as one or more, at least, but not limited to other similar phrases in some cases will not be interpreted in the sense that the narrowest case is intended or required in cases where such Sentence expansion may be absent. Additionally, when an interval is established, the upper and lower limits of the established Interval include all intermediate units in it.

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The preceding description is intended to illustrate but not to limit the scope of the description, which is defined by the scope of the attached ia¿reWiñ '&lt;3lóáClóñS5. Other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims.

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